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Absolute Best Liver and Onions Recipe

Absolute Best Liver and Onions has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 74.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 49 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 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 21.6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for Absolute Best Liver and Onions, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A37550 IU751%
Vitamin C13.2 mg22%
Thiamin1.2 mg82%
Niacin60 mg300%
Vitamin B62.1 mg107%
Folate1152 mcg288%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium210 mg21%
Iron21.6 mg120%
Magnesium100 mg25%
Potassium939 mg26.8%
Sodium309 mg12.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate74.2 g24.7%
Dietary Fiber4.4 g17.6%
Sugars11.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein49 g98%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.7 g31.8%
Saturated Fat10.7 g53.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 687 Calories from Fat 187

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.7 g 31.8%

Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 578 mg 192.7%

Sodium 309 mg 12.9%

Total Carbohydrates 74.2 g 24.7%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 11.2 g

Protein 49 g 98%

Vitamin A 751% Vitamin C 22%

Calcium 21% Iron 120%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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