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Gary's Savory Turnip Greens Recipe

Gary's Savory Turnip Greens has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 9.2g 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. With 1.9 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 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 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 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 94, for Gary's Savory Turnip Greens, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A10.3 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol20.7 mcg
Vitamin C55.2 mg92%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.7 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.86 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate180.2 mcg45%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid1.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium178.4 mg17.8%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.86 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium30.2 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus44.8 mg4.5%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium281.9 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Sodium186.2 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.86 mg43.1%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.7 mcg2.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3 g12.1%Top 30%High
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0.9 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.6 g3.3%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 Fat2.8 g4.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat1.6 g8.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69 Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.3 g 5.1%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 7.7 mg 2.6%

Sodium 216 mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 9.2 g 3.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 1.9 g 3.8%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 106.7%

Calcium 20.7% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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