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Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter Recipe

Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 7g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.7 gms of protein, it is average 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 Broccoli With Lemon Almond Butter has been given a composite ranking of 62, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat76%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Sodium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A800 IU16%
Vitamin C70.8 mg118%
Thiamin0.08 mg5%
Niacin2 mg10%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate116 mcg29%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium52 mg13%
Potassium293 mg8.4%
Sodium107 mg4.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.8%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.7 g7.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.2 g23.4%
Saturated Fat7.6 g38%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 137

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.2 g 23.4%

Saturated Fat 7.6 g 38%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 31 mg 10.3%

Sodium 107 mg 4.5%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 3.7 g 7.4%

Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 118%

Calcium 7% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 5.6 g | Fat 16.7 g