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Zucchini and sweet potato - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini and sweet potato Recipe

Zucchini and sweet potato recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 10.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.8 gms of protein, it is average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Zucchini and sweet potato recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7240 IU144.8%
Vitamin C51.1 mg85.1%
Vitamin D17.6 IU4.4%
Vitamin E0.86 mg2.9%
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10%
Niacin0.68 mg3.4%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.3%
Folate22.4 mcg5.6%
Vitamin B120.22 mcg3.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29 mg2.9%
Iron1.4 mg7.6%
Magnesium9.2 mg2.3%
Phosphorus70 mg7%
Potassium189.2 mg5.4%
Sodium121.9 mg5.1%
Zinc0.51 mg3.4%
Copper0.07 mg3.6%
Manganese0.22 mg11%
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.1 g3.4%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.8 g19.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.2 g12.6%
Saturated Fat4.3 g21.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.2 g 12.6%

Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 96.9 mg 32.3%

Sodium 121.9 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 10.1 g 3.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 9.8 g 19.6%

Vitamin A 144.8% Vitamin C 85.1%

Calcium 2.9% Iron 7.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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