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Creamed Oysters in Acorn Squash Recipe

Creamed Oysters in Acorn Squash has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.

The food contains 23g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 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.

Moreover, 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 7.2 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Creamed Oysters in Acorn Squash, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C24 mg40%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron7.2 mg40%
Potassium710 mg20.3%
Sodium360 mg15%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7 g14%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%

Sodium 360 mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 7 g 14%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 40%

Calcium 10% Iron 40%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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