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Walnut Meringue Pie Crust With Fruit Filling Recipe

Walnut Meringue Pie Crust With Fruit Filling has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 32.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high 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 sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.7 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Walnut Meringue Pie Crust With Fruit Filling has been given a composite ranking of 28, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A311.3 IU6.2%Top 30%High
Retinol84.5 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D5.6 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate23.9 mcg6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium76.1 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Iron1.4 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium28.2 mg7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus135.2 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Potassium119.7 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium258.9 mg10.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.6 mcg8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.2 g15.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars36.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.2 g10.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.3 g29.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.1 g30.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat8.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 123

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%

Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20.3 mg 6.8%

Sodium 183.8 mg 7.7%

Total Carbohydrates 32.1 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 26 g

Protein 3.7 g 7.4%

Vitamin A 4.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 5.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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