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Veggie Bacon Slaw Recipe

Veggie Bacon Slaw has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 13.3g 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 5.9 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 96, for Veggie Bacon Slaw, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2355 IU47.1%
Vitamin C166 mg276.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.5 mg8.5%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.6%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.6%
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%
Vitamin B60.36 mg17.9%
Folate138 mcg34.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg11.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium86 mg8.6%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium46.8 mg11.7%
Phosphorus129 mg12.9%
Potassium660.4 mg18.9%
Sodium90.6 mg3.8%
Zinc0.83 mg5.5%
Copper0.1 mg4.9%
Manganese0.43 mg21.7%
Selenium4.9 mcg7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.3 g4.4%
Dietary Fiber5.9 g23.6%
Sugars1.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.9 g11.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.1 g9.4%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.1 g 9.4%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.8 mg 0.9%

Sodium 90.6 mg 3.8%

Total Carbohydrates 13.3 g 4.4%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 5.9 g 11.8%

Vitamin A 47.1% Vitamin C 276.7%

Calcium 8.6% Iron 9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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