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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Puerto Rican Sandwich"
| Food Name: Puerto Rican Sandwich | |
| Food Group: Fast Foods | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 334 | Total Fat (g): 18 |
| Protein (g): 11 | Carbohydrates (g): 32 |
| Sugars (g): 6 | Fiber (g): 1 |
| Net Carbs (g): 31 | Water (g): 36 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 6 | Cholesterol (mg): 21 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6821 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 4121 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 6 | Omega-6 (mg): 3737 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 2 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 3 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 139 | Vitamin C (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 2 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 13 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 60 | Folic Acid (mcg): 31 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 28 | Folate DFE (mcg): 82 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 360 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 22 | Phosphorus (mg): 222 |
| Potassium (mg): 150 | Sodium (mg): 755 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 22 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 25 | Retinol (mcg): 129 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 113 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 15 |
| PRAL Score: 5 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Puerto Rican Sandwich
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Puerto Rican Sandwich'?
100 grams of 'Puerto Rican Sandwich' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 11g (around 22% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 32g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Fat – 18g (around 23% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Puerto Rican Sandwich'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Puerto Rican Sandwich' provides around 334 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 17% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Puerto Rican Sandwich' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Puerto Rican Sandwich' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 11g protein, 32g carbs, and 18g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Puerto Rican Sandwich' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Puerto Rican Sandwich' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 360 mg (28% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 22 mcg (40% DV),
Sodium (mg): 755 mg (33% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 222 mg (18% DV).
'Puerto Rican Sandwich' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 150 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 22 mg (5% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Puerto Rican Sandwich in significant amounts?
'Puerto Rican Sandwich' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 139 mcg (15% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 60 mcg (15% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 82 mcg (21% DV).
'Puerto Rican Sandwich' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 2 mcg (10% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 13 mcg (11% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 31 mcg (8% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 28 mcg (7% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Puerto Rican Sandwich' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 6 g (30% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 755 mg (33% of max recommended).