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Carrots With Spiced Pecan Topping Recipe

Carrots With Spiced Pecan Topping has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 12.7g 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 1.7 gms of protein, it is low 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.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Carrots With Spiced Pecan Topping has been given a composite ranking of 87, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs29%

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 A11.3 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol36.1 mcg
Vitamin C2.3 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.75 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate24.8 mcg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.75 mg7.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37.6 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.75 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus46.6 mg4.7%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium239.1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium176.8 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.75 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.75 mg37.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.5 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.5 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%Top 10%Very High
Sugars5.6 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.3 g2.6%Bottom 30%Low
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 Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.9 g15.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.2 g16.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 Calories from Fat 119

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.2 g 20.3%

Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.2 mg 5.1%

Sodium 235.2 mg 9.8%

Total Carbohydrates 12.7 g 4.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 1.7 g 3.4%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 5% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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