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Basil Shrimp with Feta Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Basil Shrimp with Feta Cheese Recipe

Basil Shrimp with Feta Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin B12.

The food contains 26.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.94 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 17, for Basil Shrimp with Feta Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Iron
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A690 IU13.8%
Vitamin C11.1 mg18.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.62 mg2.1%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.6%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.3%
Niacin2.7 mg13.5%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.6%
Folate18.8 mcg4.7%
Vitamin B121.6 mcg26.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium173 mg17.3%
Iron3.9 mg21.9%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Phosphorus193 mg19.3%
Potassium319.5 mg9.1%
Sodium549.2 mg22.9%
Zinc1.9 mg12.9%
Copper0.21 mg10.7%
Manganese0.12 mg6%
Selenium36.8 mcg52.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.4 g8.8%
Dietary Fiber1.9 g7.6%
Sugars1.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.7 g49.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.6 g8.6%
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.6 g 8.6%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 182.4 mg 60.8%

Sodium 549.2 mg 22.9%

Total Carbohydrates 26.4 g 8.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 24.7 g 49.4%

Vitamin A 13.8% Vitamin C 18.5%

Calcium 17.3% Iron 21.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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