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Potato Stir Fry Recipe

Potato Stir Fry has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 52.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 6.1 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 low 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.

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 94, for Potato Stir Fry, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat2%
 Calories from Carbs88%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A11645 IU232.9%
Vitamin C54.7 mg91.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.76 mg2.5%
Thiamin0.28 mg18.7%
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.4%
Niacin3.5 mg17.3%
Vitamin B60.86 mg43.2%
Folate78 mcg19.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium91 mg9.1%
Iron2.3 mg12.7%
Magnesium71.6 mg17.9%
Phosphorus184 mg18.4%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium135.9 mg5.7%
Zinc1 mg6.7%
Copper0.32 mg15.9%
Manganese0.58 mg29.2%
Selenium1.5 mcg2.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate52.2 g17.4%
Dietary Fiber9.2 g36.8%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.1 g12.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.6 g0.92%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.6 g 0.92%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 135.9 mg 5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 52.2 g 17.4%

Dietary Fiber 9.2 g36.8%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 6.1 g 12.2%

Vitamin A 232.9% Vitamin C 91.1%

Calcium 9.1% Iron 12.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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