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Squirrel Legs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Squirrel Legs Recipe

Squirrel Legs has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 33.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 36 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 12.06 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 22, for Squirrel Legs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein35%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C5.4 mg9%
Thiamin0.51 mg34%
Niacin13.4 mg67%
Vitamin B60.62 mg31%
Folate128 mcg32%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron12.1 mg67%
Magnesium60 mg15%
Potassium519 mg14.8%
Sodium687 mg28.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.8 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein36 g72%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.2 g21.8%
Saturated Fat4.2 g21%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 128

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.2 g 21.8%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 216 mg 72%

Sodium 687 mg 28.6%

Total Carbohydrates 33.8 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 36 g 72%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 9%

Calcium 6% Iron 67%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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