Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 68 (Medium) |
| Glycemic Load | 23 |
| Insulin Index | 62 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, sesame seed, unsalted Affects Your Health
Testosterone 27% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 32% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 9% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 44% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Testosterone Low
zinc + magnesium. Zinc for 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.
Hypothyroid
selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Iron 9% DV
9% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 32% DV
32% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 1640.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% DV |
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 81.5 g | 30% DV |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | — |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% DV |
| Magnesium | 136.0 mg | 32% DV |
| Phosphorus | 375.0 mg | 30% DV |
| Potassium | 290.0 mg | 6% DV |
| Zinc | 3.0 mg | 27% DV |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 9% DV |
| Folate | 18.0 µg | 5% DV |
| Selenium | 24.1 µg | 44% DV |
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