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Pineapple & Green Pepper Spread (Weight Watchers) Recipe

Pineapple & Green Pepper Spread (Weight Watchers) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 79.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very 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. With 73.3 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 45, for Pineapple & Green Pepper Spread (Weight Watchers), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein45%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs49%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A58.4 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol5.6 mcg
Vitamin C7.1 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.13 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Niacin0.25 mg1.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Folate23.7 mcg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.5 mcg8.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0.13 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.25 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium17.9 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus0.25 mg0.03%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium0.13 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium399.9 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Zinc0.88 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.38 mg18.8%Top 30%High
Selenium3 mcg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.48 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars7.8 g
Glucose2.4 mg
Fructose2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.2 g18.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.1 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.1 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.6 g0.93%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.36 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 652 Calories from Fat 43

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 54.4 mg 18.1%

Sodium 3191 mg 133%

Total Carbohydrates 79.5 g 26.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 61.9 g

Protein 73.3 g 146.6%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 95%

Calcium 0.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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