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Zucchini and Carrot Fritters Recipe

Zucchini and Carrot Fritters has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 4.2g 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 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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 51, for Zucchini and Carrot Fritters, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1610 IU32.2%
Vitamin C3.4 mg5.6%
Vitamin D22.8 IU5.7%
Vitamin E0.56 mg1.9%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.7%
Riboflavin0.25 mg14.6%
Niacin0.32 mg1.6%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6.1%
Folate32.4 mcg8.1%
Vitamin B120.44 mcg7.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.64 mg6.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium32 mg3.2%
Iron0.85 mg4.7%
Magnesium16.4 mg4.1%
Phosphorus103 mg10.3%
Potassium210.7 mg6%
Sodium61.9 mg2.6%
Zinc0.62 mg4.1%
Copper0.06 mg2.8%
Manganese0.12 mg6%
Selenium13.7 mcg19.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.2 g1.4%
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 187 mg 62.3%

Sodium 61.9 mg 2.6%

Total Carbohydrates 4.2 g 1.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A 32.2% Vitamin C 5.6%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 4.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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