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.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 71% | |
Calories from Carbs | 13% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2.4 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 10.3 mg | 51.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.61 mg | 30.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 61.8 mcg | 15.5% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.61 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 40 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 123.6 mg | 30.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 290.9 mg | 29.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 544.2 mg | 15.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 844.5 mg | 35.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.4 mg | 16.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0.61 mg | 30.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 1.2 mg | 60.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 4.8 mcg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 8.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.6 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 20.1 g | 40.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 2.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 41.6 g | 64% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 20 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 3 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 13.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 77
Protein 2 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 0.06 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 4 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 18.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 318
Protein 3 g | Carbs 34 g | Fat 18.5 g