Red Beans and Rice with SPAM®
Nutrition facts per serving
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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)
🧠 Expert Insights
Percent Daily Values
- Zinc: 17.55
- Selenium: 23.53
- Vitamin C: 2.83
- Vitamin E: 3.33
- Dietary Fiber: 37.83
- Niacin B3: 13.29
- Carbohydrates: 18.38
- Vitamin B6: 15.81
Nutrient Highlights
- Provides moderate iron content.
- High in dietary fiber, supporting digestive health and satiety.
- Provides significant protein content.
- Provides moderate potassium.
- Rich in magnesium which supports muscle and nerve function.
- Provides moderate zinc.
- Good source of folate, important for cell division and DNA synthesis.
- Good source of vitamin B12, essential for nerve function and blood formation.
Warnings
- This food contains substantial potassium. Individuals with kidney conditions may need to monitor potassium intake.
Nutrient Levels
- Zinc: moderate
- Selenium: high
- Vitamin C: minimal
- Vitamin E: minimal
- Dietary Fiber: high
- Niacin B3: moderate
- Carbohydrates: moderate
- Vitamin B6: moderate
Population Relevance
- Bone Health: This food provides limited amounts of bone-health-relevant nutrients.
- Heart Health: This food provides limited heart-health-relevant nutrients.
- High Protein: This food provides moderate protein content.
- Gut Health: This food provides moderate fiber relevant to digestive health.
- Anemia Support: This food provides some nutrients associated with iron status.
- Pregnancy: This food provides some nutrients relevant during pregnancy, but is not among the richest sources.
Disclaimer
- These insights are derived from nutrient composition data and established dietary reference values. They do not constitute medical advice and do not evaluate food safety, allergens, contaminants, or individual medical conditions. Dietary decisions for pregnancy, infants, or medical conditions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
Macro Profile
- This food is primarily carbohydrate-based.
Top Nutrients
- Level: high
- Nutrient: copper
- Percent Dv: 50.72
- Level: high
- Nutrient: manganese
- Percent Dv: 42.16
- Level: high
- Nutrient: Folate Dfe
Nutrient Density
- moderate nutrient density
🥩 Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 287.4 kcal |
| Protein | 13.36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50.55 g |
| Total Fat | 3.71 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.59 g |
💎 Minerals
| Mineral | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 255.48 mg |
| Selenium | 12.94 µg |
| Sodium | 193.02 mg |
| Manganese | 0.97 mg |
💊 Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 5.59 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.78 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.55 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.50 mg |
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