Zhug
Zhug is a flavorful sauce rich in fiber and packed with a moderate amount of protein and healthy fats. It provides notable amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A, contributing to a balanced diet. This sauce is also a good source of vitamin K and supplies valuable minerals like calcium and iron. Its bold taste enhances meals without adding heaviness.
Macro Impact
A Serving (236 g) of Zhug contains 314 calories, 7.9 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates, and 16 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 314 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace56 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace80 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort41 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort30 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace40 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)29 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (236 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates31 / 313 g(10%)
- Dietary Fiber7.9 / 38 g(21%)
- Soluble Fiber3.2 g
- Insoluble Fiber4.7 g
- Total Sugars8 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat16 / 83 g(19%)
- Saturated Fat2.3 / 25 g(9%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat11.7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.2 g
- Omega-61.8 g
- Omega-911.7 g
- Oleic Acid11.5 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.6 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid1.8 g
- Myristic Acid0.2 g
- Palmitic Acid1.5 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.2 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein7.9 / 56 g(14%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.52 g
- Serine0.43 g
- Valine0.52 g
- Alanine0.43 g
- Cystine0.09 g
- Cysteine0.09 g
- Proline0.43 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.43 g
- Histidine0.17 g
- Threonine0.34 g
- Isoleucine0.34 g
- Methionine0.17 g
- Tryptophan0.09 g
- Glutamic Acid1.6 g
- Aspartic Acid0.77 g
- Phenylalanine0.34 g
- Glycine0.43 g
- Leucine0.52 g
- Tyrosine0.26 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A600 / 900 ug(67%)
- Vitamin C30 / 90 mg(33%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E2 / 15 mg(13%)
- Vitamin K400 / 120 ug(333%)
- Vitamin B60.1 / 1.3 mg(8%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.1 / 1.2 mg(8%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.1 / 1.3 mg(8%)
- Niacin (B3)1 / 16 mg(6%)
- Folate60 / 400 ug(15%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.2 / 5 mg(4%)
- Biotin2 / 30 ug(7%)
- Choline10 / 550 mg(2%)
Minerals
- Calcium150 / 1,000 mg(15%)
- Iron2.5 / 8 mg(31%)
- Magnesium40 / 420 mg(10%)
- Phosphorus50 / 700 mg(7%)
- Potassium450 / 3,400 mg(13%)
- Sodium2,358 / 2,300 mg(103%)
- Zinc0.5 / 11 mg(5%)
- Copper0.1 / 0.9 mg(11%)
- Manganese0.4 / 2.3 mg(17%)
- Selenium1 / 55 ug(2%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium2 / 35 ug(6%)
- Molybdenum2 / 45 ug(4%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water181 / 3,700 g(5%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

