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West African Meat Kebabs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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West African Meat Kebabs Recipe

West African Meat Kebabs has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 28.8g 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. With 33.2 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is very high 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.

It belongs to West African cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for West African Meat Kebabs, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat71%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.4 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin10.3 mg51.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.61 mg30.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate61.8 mcg15.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.8 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium123.6 mg30.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus290.9 mg29.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium544.2 mg15.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium844.5 mg35.2%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.4 mg16.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.61 mg30.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese1.2 mg60.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium4.8 mcg6.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.5 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber5 g20.1%Top 10%Very High
Sugars8.2 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.1 g40.2%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1.2 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine2.4 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid2.4 mg
Glutamic Acid4.2 mg
Glycine1.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat41.6 g64%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat8.6 g43%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat20 g
Polyunsaturated Fat11.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 808 Calories from Fat 618

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 68.6 g 105.5%

Saturated Fat 14.2 g 71%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.3 mg 0.1%

Sodium 1393.4 mg 58.1%

Total Carbohydrates 28.8 g 9.6%

Dietary Fiber 8.3 g33.2%

Sugars 13.5 g

Protein 33.2 g 66.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 6.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/west-african-meat-kebabs-455559 Embed Table:

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