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Flemish Mussel Croquettes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Flemish Mussel Croquettes Recipe

Flemish Mussel Croquettes has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 20.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 37 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 11 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 38, for Flemish Mussel Croquettes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.23 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol54.9 mcg
Vitamin C6.5 mg10.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.9 IU2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.9 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate32.7 mcg8.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0.7 mcg
Vitamin B127 mcg116.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37.7 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.5 mg13.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium24.2 mg6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus144.9 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Potassium0.23 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium190.9 mg8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese2 mg101.6%Top 10%Very High
Selenium28.4 mcg40.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.5 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.14 g0.54%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.4 g16.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.8 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g7.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.9 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414 Calories from Fat 152

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.9 g 26%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 250.9 mg 83.6%

Sodium 845.6 mg 35.2%

Total Carbohydrates 20.1 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 37 g 74%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 48.3%

Calcium 16.7% Iron 61.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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