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Basil Cheese Torte Recipe

Basil Cheese Torte has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 2.2g 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 5.3 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 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 16, for Basil Cheese Torte, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat87%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.6 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol275.8 mcg
Vitamin C14.5 mg24.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D21 IU5.2%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate32.3 mcg8.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.6 mg9%Top 30%High
Magnesium37.1 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus169.4 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Potassium204.8 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium392.7 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium3.2 mcg4.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.5 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17.1%Top 30%High
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 Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat35.6 g54.8%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat19.2 g96%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat9.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 Calories from Fat 199

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.1 g 34%

Saturated Fat 11.9 g 59.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 54.4 mg 18.1%

Sodium 243.5 mg 10.1%

Total Carbohydrates 2.2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 5.3 g 10.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 12.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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