Gulf Shrimp of Three Peppers has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 8.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 17.7 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Gulf Shrimp of Three Peppers has been given a composite ranking of 68, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 80% | |
Calories from Carbs | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 213 IU | 4.3% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 21.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9 mg | 14.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 2.5 IU | 0.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.93 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 27.5 mcg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.31 mcg | 5.1% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.31 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 26.5 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.31 mg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Magnesium | 16.4 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 103.7 mg | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 170.1 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 231.4 mg | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.62 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 10.8 mcg | 15.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 2.69 g | 0.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.5 g | 10.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.4 g | 22.2% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 Calories from Fat 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.8 g 72%
Saturated Fat 6.6 g 33%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 170.9 mg 57%
Sodium 749.7 mg 31.2%
Total Carbohydrates 8.7 g 2.9%
Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 17.7 g 35.4%
Vitamin A 13.8% Vitamin C 48.3%
Calcium 8.6% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 185
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 31 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 351
Protein 30 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 242
Protein 27.2 g | Carbs 19.5 g | Fat 6 g