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Elegant Raspberry Port Duck Breasts Recipe

Elegant Raspberry Port Duck Breasts has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 16.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 42.3 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 average PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Elegant Raspberry Port Duck Breasts has been given a composite ranking of 19, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A119.9 IU2.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol23.3 mcg
Vitamin C6.3 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.9 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.8 mg34%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate4.4 mcg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium15.5 mg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Iron2.9 mg16.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium5.8 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus11.2 mg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium47.6 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium113.3 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium22.8 mcg32.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.1 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.83 g3.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars4.7 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.5 g41.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.5 mg
Threonine1 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1.9 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.5 mg
Phenylalanine1 mg
Tyrosine1 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3.4 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.4 g19.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.2 g21.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol1.9 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 Calories from Fat 230

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.6 g 39.4%

Saturated Fat 8.7 g 43.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 246.4 mg 82.1%

Sodium 233.4 mg 9.7%

Total Carbohydrates 16.6 g 5.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 9.6 g

Protein 42.3 g 84.6%

Vitamin A 4.9% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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