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Truffle Pie Recipe

Truffle Pie has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 46.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.1 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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".

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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 39, for Truffle Pie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein3%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A380 IU7.6%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D14 IU3.5%
Vitamin E1.7 mg5.5%
Thiamin0.09 mg5.8%
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.5%
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%
Vitamin B60.04 mg2.1%
Folate12 mcg3%
Vitamin B120.1 mcg1.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.19 mg1.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium57 mg5.7%
Iron2.1 mg11.7%
Magnesium69.6 mg17.4%
Phosphorus115 mg11.5%
Potassium265.2 mg7.6%
Sodium130.8 mg5.5%
Zinc1.1 mg7.2%
Copper0.41 mg20.3%
Manganese0.54 mg27%
Selenium3.2 mcg4.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate46.2 g15.4%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars30.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.1 g8.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat32.2 g49.5%
Saturated Fat18 g90%
Monounsaturated Fat11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32.2 g 49.5%

Saturated Fat 18 g 90%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36.4 mg 12.1%

Sodium 130.8 mg 5.5%

Total Carbohydrates 46.2 g 15.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 30.9 g

Protein 4.1 g 8.2%

Vitamin A 7.6% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 11.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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