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Traffic Light Snack - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Traffic Light Snack Recipe

Traffic Light Snack has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 12.2g 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. With 8.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Snack.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 92, for Traffic Light Snack, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A161.9 IU3.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol48.5 mcg
Vitamin C0.34 mg0.57%Bottom 30%Low
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.34 mg20.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.7 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate16.2 mcg4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0.7 mcg
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium96.2 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Iron1.4 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium55.7 mg13.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus168.4 mg16.8%Top 30%High
Potassium300.7 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Sodium65.2 mg2.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.7 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Copper0.34 mg17.2%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.34 mg17.2%Top 30%High
Selenium3.8 mcg5.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.2 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.72 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.9 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.8 g9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.2 g6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine12 mg
Theobromine123.7 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17 g 26.2%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.1 mg 0.03%

Sodium 189.7 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 12.2 g 4.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 8.5 g 17%

Vitamin A 9.4% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 28% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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