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Apricot Sausage Kabobs Recipe

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

The food contains 52g 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 23 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Apricot Sausage Kabobs has been given a composite ranking of 47, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs32%

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 A100 IU2%
Vitamin C9 mg15%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium630 mg18%
Sodium1020 mg42.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52 g17.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars28 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat40 g61.5%
Saturated Fat12 g60%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40 g 61.5%

Saturated Fat 12 g 60%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 80 mg 26.7%

Sodium 1020 mg 42.5%

Total Carbohydrates 52 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 28 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 8% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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