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Veggie Melts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Veggie Melts Recipe

Veggie Melts has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 26.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.9 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".

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. It is also average 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.

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 Veggie Melts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3625 IU72.5%
Vitamin C27.4 mg45.7%
Vitamin D12.4 IU3.1%
Vitamin E0.72 mg2.4%
Thiamin0.22 mg14.4%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14%
Niacin2 mg10%
Vitamin B60.2 mg10.1%
Folate50.8 mcg12.7%
Vitamin B120.47 mcg7.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium315 mg31.5%
Iron1.4 mg7.6%
Magnesium31.2 mg7.8%
Phosphorus235 mg23.5%
Potassium321.7 mg9.2%
Sodium741.3 mg30.9%
Zinc1.5 mg10.3%
Copper0.14 mg7.1%
Manganese0.29 mg14.7%
Selenium12.2 mcg17.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.7 g8.9%
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.2%
Sugars4.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.9 g23.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.6 g16.3%
Saturated Fat5.3 g26.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.6 g 16.3%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26.1 mg 8.7%

Sodium 741.3 mg 30.9%

Total Carbohydrates 26.7 g 8.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 11.9 g 23.8%

Vitamin A 72.5% Vitamin C 45.7%

Calcium 31.5% Iron 7.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=449540 Embed Table:

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