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Turkey Koufta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Turkey Koufta Recipe

Turkey Koufta has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 5.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 27.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 38, for Turkey Koufta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein74%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1915 IU38.3%
Vitamin C33.5 mg55.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.46 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.03 mg2%
Niacin0.38 mg1.9%
Vitamin B60.09 mg4.7%
Folate42 mcg10.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium46 mg4.6%
Iron2.4 mg13.4%
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%
Phosphorus30 mg3%
Potassium201.2 mg5.7%
Sodium682.1 mg28.4%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.07 mg3.5%
Manganese0.16 mg7.9%
Selenium0.56 mcg0.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.8 g1.9%
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27.6 g55.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.8 g2.8%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45.4 mg 15.1%

Sodium 682.1 mg 28.4%

Total Carbohydrates 5.8 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 27.6 g 55.2%

Vitamin A 38.3% Vitamin C 55.8%

Calcium 4.6% Iron 13.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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