Turkey Porcupine balls has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 10.6g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.8 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.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 51, for Turkey Porcupine balls, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 46% | |
Calories from Fat | 36% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 25 IU | 0.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 5.3 mg | 8.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0.2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 2.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Niacin | 0.28 mg | 1.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 2.7% | ||
Folate | 11.2 mcg | 2.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.07 mg | 0.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 6 mg | 0.6% | ||
Iron | 2.5 mg | 13.7% | ||
Magnesium | 3.6 mg | 0.9% | ||
Phosphorus | 12 mg | 1.2% | ||
Potassium | 27.9 mg | 0.8% | ||
Sodium | 607.8 mg | 25.3% | ||
Zinc | 0.12 mg | 0.8% | ||
Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% | ||
Selenium | 1.4 mcg | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 3.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7.6% | ||
Sugars | 3.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 27.8 g | 55.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.7 g | 14.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3 g | 15% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.7 g 14.9%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 607.8 mg 25.3%
Total Carbohydrates 10.6 g 3.5%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 27.8 g 55.6%
Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C 8.8%
Calcium 0.6% Iron 13.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 19.1 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 17.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 48
Protein 6 g | Carbs 0.5 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 15 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 51
Protein 5 g | Carbs 3.8 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 38.8 g | Carbs 11.7 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 345
Protein 18.3 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 24.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 247
Protein 18.4 g | Carbs 28.9 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 266
Protein 25.9 g | Carbs 28.7 g | Fat 5.6 g