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Bread Puffs Recipe

Bread Puffs has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 29.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 13.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 13, for Bread Puffs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietHIGH

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A340.3 IU6.8%Top 30%High
Retinol83.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.67 mg1.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D15.4 IU3.9%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.3 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate49.7 mcg12.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid32.2 mcg
Vitamin B120.67 mcg11.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium156.4 mg15.6%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium17.4 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus170.5 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium177.2 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium435.9 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Zinc1.3 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16.1 mcg23%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.6 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.54 g2.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.3 g18.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.9 g15.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.6 g27.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 Calories from Fat 133

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.8 g 22.8%

Saturated Fat 8.3 g 41.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 140 mg 46.7%

Sodium 649.5 mg 27.1%

Total Carbohydrates 29.2 g 9.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 13.9 g 27.8%

Vitamin A 10.1% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 23.3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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