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Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans Recipe

Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 16g 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 3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable 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 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 low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Sweet-and-Sour Green Beans has been given a composite ranking of 52, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium290 mg8.3%
Sodium15 mg0.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars11 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3 g6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%

Sodium 15 mg 0.6%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 3 g 6%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 6% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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