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tasty quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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tasty quinoa Recipe

tasty quinoa has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 33.9g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing tasty quinoa has been given a composite ranking of 57, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A775 IU15.5%
Vitamin C9.1 mg15.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.36 mg1.2%
Thiamin0.09 mg6.1%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15%
Niacin0.82 mg4.1%
Vitamin B60.18 mg8.9%
Folate21.6 mcg5.4%
Vitamin B120.42 mcg7%
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium176 mg17.6%
Iron0.67 mg3.7%
Magnesium14.8 mg3.7%
Phosphorus106 mg10.6%
Potassium217.5 mg6.2%
Sodium422 mg17.6%
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%
Copper0.08 mg3.8%
Manganese0.1 mg5.1%
Selenium4.1 mcg5.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.9 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g16.4%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.4 g20.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.5 g22.3%
Saturated Fat5.2 g26%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.5 g 22.3%

Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 27 mg 9%

Sodium 422 mg 17.6%

Total Carbohydrates 33.9 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 10.4 g 20.8%

Vitamin A 15.5% Vitamin C 15.2%

Calcium 17.6% Iron 3.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=69966 Embed Table:

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