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Herb and Sausage Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Herb and Sausage Stuffed Peppers has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 23.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 23.9 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 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".

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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average 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 73, for Herb and Sausage Stuffed Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7285 IU145.7%
Vitamin C227.5 mg379.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.98 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.8%
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.9%
Niacin0.88 mg4.4%
Vitamin B60.42 mg20.9%
Folate35.6 mcg8.9%
Vitamin B120.05 mcg0.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.29 mg2.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium108 mg10.8%
Iron5 mg27.8%
Magnesium26 mg6.5%
Phosphorus106 mg10.6%
Potassium295.2 mg8.4%
Sodium167.7 mg7%
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%
Copper0.31 mg15.7%
Manganese0.24 mg11.8%
Selenium1.2 mcg1.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.8 g7.9%
Dietary Fiber4.8 g19.2%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.9 g47.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.7 g19.5%
Saturated Fat5.8 g29%
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.7 g 19.5%

Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%

Sodium 167.7 mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 23.8 g 7.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 23.9 g 47.8%

Vitamin A 145.7% Vitamin C 379.1%

Calcium 10.8% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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