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Low Carb "Granola Recipe

Low Carb "Granola has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 18.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Low Carb "Granola, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A15 IU0.3%
Vitamin C0.84 mg1.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E3.5 mg11.7%
Thiamin0.14 mg9.6%
Riboflavin0.11 mg6.5%
Niacin0.68 mg3.4%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.9%
Folate10 mcg2.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.21 mg2.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium61 mg6.1%
Iron1.8 mg10.1%
Magnesium54.4 mg13.6%
Phosphorus108 mg10.8%
Potassium219.7 mg6.3%
Sodium4.4 mg0.2%
Zinc1.2 mg8.2%
Copper0.36 mg18.2%
Manganese1.3 mg66.1%
Selenium2 mcg2.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.7 g6.2%
Dietary Fiber10.4 g41.6%
Sugars7.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.8 g33.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat29.5 g45.4%
Saturated Fat9.9 g49.5%
Monounsaturated Fat11.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.5 g 45.4%

Saturated Fat 9.9 g 49.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 4.4 mg 0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 18.7 g 6.2%

Dietary Fiber 10.4 g41.6%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 16.8 g 33.6%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 1.4%

Calcium 6.1% Iron 10.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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