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The Blue Box and Broccoli - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Blue Box and Broccoli Recipe

The Blue Box and Broccoli has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 51.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 15.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing The Blue Box and Broccoli has been given a composite ranking of 32, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.49 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol108.3 mcg
Vitamin C13.7 mg22.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D7.8 IU2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.49 mg32.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.49 mg28.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.5 mg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate86.3 mcg21.6%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid62.4 mcg
Vitamin B120.49 mcg8.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium92.2 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Iron1.5 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium28.8 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus149.3 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Potassium234.6 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Sodium366.2 mg15.3%Top 30%High
Zinc0.98 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Copper0.49 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.49 mg24.4%Top 30%High
Selenium17.6 mcg25.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.2 g8.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose1 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.7 g15.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.9 g19.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.9 g39.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 Calories from Fat 238

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.4 g 40.6%

Saturated Fat 16.2 g 81%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 78.1 mg 26%

Sodium 750.7 mg 31.3%

Total Carbohydrates 51.7 g 17.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 15.7 g 31.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 46.7%

Calcium 18.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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