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Minted Green Pea Timbales Recipe

Minted Green Pea Timbales has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 10g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 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.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 4, for Minted Green Pea Timbales, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium220 mg6.3%
Sodium1810 mg75.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13 g20%
Saturated Fat8 g40%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 120

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13 g 20%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 1810 mg 75.4%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 6% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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