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Traditional Croatian Povitica - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Traditional Croatian Povitica Recipe

Traditional Croatian Povitica has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 132.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and very high 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 very high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 18.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Croatian cuisine.

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 Traditional Croatian Povitica, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A232.2 IU4.6%Top 30%High
Retinol60.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.99 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D11.4 IU2.8%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.5 mg33%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.5 mg29.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.5 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate92.1 mcg23%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid47.5 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70.8 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Iron2.5 mg13.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium51.5 mg12.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus169.8 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium282.7 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Sodium176.7 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.5 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Copper0.5 mg24.8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.99 mg49.5%Top 10%Very High
Selenium15.3 mcg21.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate65.8 g21.9%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.7%Top 30%High
Starch0.5 g
Sugars36.1 g
Sucrose15.8 mg
Glucose9.4 mg
Fructose10.4 mg
Lactose0.5 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0.5 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.2 g18.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.4 g33%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.1 g25.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat10.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water52.5 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 957 Calories from Fat 389

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 43.3 g 66.6%

Saturated Fat 10.4 g 52%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 115.8 mg 38.6%

Sodium 356.9 mg 14.9%

Total Carbohydrates 132.9 g 44.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 73 g

Protein 18.5 g 37%

Vitamin A 9.4% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 14.3% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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