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Buttermilk and Honey Sorbet in Grapefruit Cups Recipe

Buttermilk and Honey Sorbet in Grapefruit Cups has a average-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 55g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and very high 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 6 gms of protein, it is average 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 57, for Buttermilk and Honey Sorbet in Grapefruit Cups, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs70%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium250 mg25%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium370 mg10.6%
Sodium105 mg4.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate55 g18.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars42 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10 mg 3.3%

Sodium 105 mg 4.4%

Total Carbohydrates 55 g 18.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 42 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 25% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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