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Tuscan Style Lentils - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuscan Style Lentils Recipe

Tuscan Style Lentils has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 16.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 6.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 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 belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for Tuscan Style Lentils, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs51%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A145 IU2.9%
Vitamin C6 mg10%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.74 mg2.5%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.9%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.1%
Niacin0.88 mg4.4%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10%
Folate125.2 mcg31.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium55 mg5.5%
Iron2.8 mg15.7%
Magnesium31.6 mg7.9%
Phosphorus128 mg12.8%
Potassium385.7 mg11%
Sodium731.3 mg30.5%
Zinc0.93 mg6.2%
Copper0.19 mg9.6%
Manganese0.46 mg22.8%
Selenium2.5 mcg3.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.6 g5.5%
Dietary Fiber6.3 g25.2%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 731.3 mg 30.5%

Total Carbohydrates 16.6 g 5.5%

Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 6.1 g 12.2%

Vitamin A 2.9% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 15.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=353730 Embed Table:

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