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Nutritional Profile of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for four nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for three additional nutrients:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 19 g | 5.4 g | 223 | 1168 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 g | 368.5 mg | 48 | 245 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 1.8 g | 510.3 mg | 347 | 1496 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 7.5 g | 2.1 g | 54 | 583 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 95 | 614 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 194 | 1056 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 17.2 g | 4.9 g | 54 | 508 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 208 | 453 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 198 | 522 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 148 | 354 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 118 | 402 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 233 | 694 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 101 mg | 28.6 mg | 423 | 1049 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.5 g | 708.7 mg | 105 | 862 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.1 g | 309 mg | 84 | 676 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.2 g | 2 g | 50 | 586 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 230 mg | 65.2 mg | 129 | 753 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 60 | 398 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 32 mg | 9.1 mg | 63 | 262 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 94 | 618 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 560 mg | 158.8 mg | 79 | 417 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 381 | 953 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 14 µg | 4 µg | 136 | 441 |
| Folate, food | 14 µg | 4 µg | 80 | 275 |
| Folate, total | 14 µg | 4 µg | 115 | 377 |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 450.8 µg | 388 | 1372 |
| Riboflavin | 112 µg | 31.8 µg | 227 | 699 |
| Thiamin | 172 µg | 48.8 µg | 197 | 712 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 186 | 711 |
| Vitamin B6 | 145 µg | 41.1 µg | 218 | 836 |
| Vitamin C | 14.6 mg | 4.1 mg | 88 | 477 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 7 µg | 2 µg | 223 | 457 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.5 mg | 433.7 µg | 92 | 490 |
| beta-Carotene | 64 µg | 18.1 µg | 418 | 1102 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 67 | 183 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 368 | 977 |
| Lycopene | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 370 | 718 |
| Phylloquinone | 14.5 µg | 4.1 µg | 254 | 777 |
| Retinol | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 143 | 478 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 223 | 704 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 36 | 156 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 221 | 521 |
| Copper, Cu | 91 µg | 25.8 µg | 166 | 758 |
| Iron, Fe | 560 µg | 158.8 µg | 246 | 869 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 71 | 337 |
| Phosphorus, P | 85 mg | 24.1 mg | 223 | 583 |
| Potassium, K | 272 mg | 77.1 mg | 145 | 626 |
| Selenium, Se | 8.3 µg | 2.4 µg | 258 | 610 |
| Sodium, Na | 981 mg | 278.1 mg | 24 | 204 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1 mg | 294.8 µg | 195 | 809 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 118 | 358 |
| Choline | 33.4 mg | 9.5 mg | 303 | 822 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 54.1 g | 15.3 g | 483 | 1523 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 256 kcal | 72.6 kcal | 103 | 432 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cassava Pasteles (Pasteles De Yuca, Puerto Rican Style)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pastel (6" X 2" X 1/2") | 145.0 g | 5.1 oz |
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