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New Potatoes with Ginger and Mint Recipe

New Potatoes with Ginger and Mint has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 48g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing 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 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing New Potatoes with Ginger and Mint has been given a composite ranking of 74, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs56%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C72 mg120%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium1160 mg33.1%
Sodium1000 mg41.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48 g16%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat2 g10%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330 Calories from Fat 130

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14 g 21.5%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 120%

Calcium 8% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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