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Healthier Chile Cheese Egg Puff Recipe

Healthier Chile Cheese Egg Puff has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 8.8g 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. With 29.9 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.

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

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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Healthier Chile Cheese Egg Puff has been given a composite ranking of 42, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A402.1 IU8%Top 30%High
Retinol64.1 mcg
Vitamin C8.3 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D26.6 IU6.6%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.52 mg30.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate11.5 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.52 mcg8.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium333.3 mg33.3%Top 10%Very High
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.2 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus245.8 mg24.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium143.8 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium515.4 mg21.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium20.8 mcg29.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.6 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.21 g0.83%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.6 g31.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline1 mg
Serine1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.2 g14.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.4 g26.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 159

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.7 g 27.2%

Saturated Fat 10.3 g 51.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 58.4 mg 19.5%

Sodium 989.5 mg 41.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8.8 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 29.9 g 59.8%

Vitamin A 15.4% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 64% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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