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South Beach Egg Bacon Cups Recipe

South Beach Egg Bacon Cups has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 2.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 18, for South Beach Egg Bacon Cups, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A465 IU9.3%
Vitamin C14.9 mg24.9%
Vitamin D31.6 IU7.9%
Vitamin E0.72 mg2.4%
Thiamin0.08 mg5%
Riboflavin0.32 mg18.8%
Niacin0.9 mg4.5%
Vitamin B60.14 mg6.8%
Folate26.4 mcg6.6%
Vitamin B120.56 mcg9.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium91 mg9.1%
Iron0.86 mg4.8%
Magnesium10.8 mg2.7%
Phosphorus151 mg15.1%
Potassium145.2 mg4.1%
Sodium170.8 mg7.1%
Zinc0.99 mg6.6%
Copper0.06 mg3%
Manganese0.04 mg1.9%
Selenium16.2 mcg23.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.2 g0.7%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars0.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.2 g18.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.2 g14.2%
Saturated Fat3.9 g19.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.2 g 14.2%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g 19.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 190.1 mg 63.4%

Sodium 170.8 mg 7.1%

Total Carbohydrates 2.2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 9.2 g 18.4%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 24.9%

Calcium 9.1% Iron 4.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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