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Squash Ribbons With Feta and Mint - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Squash Ribbons With Feta and Mint Recipe

Squash Ribbons With Feta and Mint has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 14g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Squash Ribbons With Feta and Mint, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C42 mg70%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium730 mg20.9%
Sodium610 mg25.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14 g4.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 15 mg 5%

Sodium 610 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 15% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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