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Stuffed Green Pepper Cups - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Stuffed Green Pepper Cups Recipe

Stuffed Green Pepper Cups has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 21g 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 26 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and average 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 21, for Stuffed Green Pepper Cups, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C84 mg140%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium880 mg25.1%
Sodium1280 mg53.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21 g7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Total Trans Fatty Acids1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 Calories from Fat 160

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat 1 g

Cholesterol 80 mg 26.7%

Sodium 1280 mg 53.3%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 140%

Calcium 10% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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