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12.5 carb Pumpkin Pie Recipe

12.5 carb Pumpkin Pie has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 12.5g 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 3.4 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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. 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 56, for 12.5 carb Pumpkin Pie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat72%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8795 IU175.9%
Vitamin C2.8 mg4.7%
Vitamin D16 IU4%
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.7%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.8%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.9%
Niacin0.44 mg2.2%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5.1%
Folate20.8 mcg5.2%
Vitamin B120.11 mcg1.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium51 mg5.1%
Iron1.5 mg8.1%
Magnesium31.6 mg7.9%
Phosphorus79 mg7.9%
Potassium184.9 mg5.3%
Sodium68.4 mg2.9%
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%
Copper0.22 mg11.1%
Manganese0.62 mg31.2%
Selenium2.8 mcg4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.5 g4.2%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars2.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.4 g6.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.6 g28.6%
Saturated Fat8 g40%
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.6 g 28.6%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 63.6 mg 21.2%

Sodium 68.4 mg 2.9%

Total Carbohydrates 12.5 g 4.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 3.4 g 6.8%

Vitamin A 175.9% Vitamin C 4.7%

Calcium 5.1% Iron 8.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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