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Apricot Chops Recipe

Apricot Chops has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 59g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 31 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 46, for Apricot Chops, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium830 mg23.7%
Sodium1890 mg78.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate59 g19.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars37 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein31 g62%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat39 g60%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 700 Calories from Fat 350

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 39 g 60%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%

Sodium 1890 mg 78.8%

Total Carbohydrates 59 g 19.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 37 g

Protein 31 g 62%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 6% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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