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Zucchini Grinders - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini Grinders Recipe

Zucchini Grinders has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 7g 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 11 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans 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 a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 14, for Zucchini Grinders, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C24 mg40%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium250 mg25%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium410 mg11.7%
Sodium1260 mg52.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11 g22%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%

Sodium 1260 mg 52.5%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 40%

Calcium 25% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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