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Basic Bacon Spread Recipe

Basic Bacon Spread has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 1.1g 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. With 11.2 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high 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 7, for Basic Bacon Spread, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat70%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A33.3 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Retinol8.3 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D36.1 IU9%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin8.3 mg41.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate2.8 mcg0.7%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.9 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0 mg
Magnesium30.6 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus452.8 mg45.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium500 mg14.3%Top 10%Very High
Sodium2049.7 mg85.4%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.8 mg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium52.8 mcg75.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.1 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein31.1 g62.2%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine2.8 mg
Leucine2.8 mg
Lysine2.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine2.8 mg
Arginine2.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine2.8 mg
Aspartic Acid2.8 mg
Glutamic Acid5.6 mg
Glycine2.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat35 g53.8%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat11.4 g56.9%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat16.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash5.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167 Calories from Fat 113

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.6 g 19.4%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 33.2 mg 11.1%

Sodium 737.9 mg 30.7%

Total Carbohydrates 1.1 g 0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 11.2 g 22.4%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 0.5% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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