Vegetable Mousakka Recipe
Vegetable Mousakka has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Folate.
The food contains 34g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
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. 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for Vegetable Mousakka, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 33% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 46% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Dietary Fiber
- High in Calcium
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 910 IU | 18.2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 16.6% | ||
| Vitamin D | 28.8 IU | 7.2% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.16 mg | 10.7% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg | 18.8% | ||
| Niacin | 2.6 mg | 13% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.55 mg | 27.3% | ||
| Folate | 113.6 mcg | 28.4% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 mcg | 2.9% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 mg | 12.3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 287 mg | 28.7% | ||
| Iron | 3 mg | 16.9% | ||
| Magnesium | 54.4 mg | 13.6% | ||
| Phosphorus | 245 mg | 24.5% | ||
| Potassium | 626.8 mg | 17.9% | ||
| Sodium | 784 mg | 32.7% | ||
| Zinc | 2 mg | 13% | ||
| Copper | 0.38 mg | 19% | ||
| Manganese | 0.73 mg | 36.3% | ||
| Selenium | 9 mcg | 12.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 34 g | 11.3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 32.4% | ||
| Sugars | 5.8 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 16.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.7 g 16.5%
Saturated Fat 5.7 g 28.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 34.6 mg 11.5%
Sodium 784 mg 32.7%
Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%
Dietary Fiber 8.1 g32.4%
Sugars 5.8 g
Protein 15.5 g 31%
Vitamin A 18.2% Vitamin C 16.6%
Calcium 28.7% Iron 16.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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