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Zinfandel-Braised Leg of Lamb - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zinfandel-Braised Leg of Lamb Recipe

Zinfandel-Braised Leg of Lamb has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

With 42.2 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 37, for Zinfandel-Braised Leg of Lamb, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Cholesterol

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium46 mg4.6%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Sodium408 mg17%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.4 g14.5%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein42.2 g84.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.3 g22%
Saturated Fat4.2 g21%
Monounsaturated Fat6.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.3 g 22%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 155 mg 51.7%

Sodium 408 mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 43.4 g 14.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars

Protein 42.2 g 84.4%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 4.6% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/zinfandel-braised-leg-of-lamb-10000001879980/ Embed Table:

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