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Mexican Shrimp - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Shrimp Recipe

Mexican Shrimp has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Niacin.

The food contains 6.9g 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 31.7 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 3.87 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 23, for Mexican Shrimp, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein51%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A635 IU12.7%
Vitamin C11 mg18.3%
Vitamin D230 IU57.5%
Vitamin E1.5 mg5%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.4%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.2%
Niacin4.1 mg20.3%
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.3%
Folate18.8 mcg4.7%
Vitamin B121.8 mcg29.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium95 mg9.5%
Iron3.9 mg21.5%
Magnesium63.6 mg15.9%
Phosphorus335 mg33.5%
Potassium388.8 mg11.1%
Sodium227 mg9.5%
Zinc1.8 mg12.2%
Copper0.45 mg22.5%
Manganese0.2 mg10%
Selenium58.2 mcg83.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.9 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein31.7 g63.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.5 g16.2%
Saturated Fat5.3 g26.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 250.9 mg 83.6%

Sodium 227 mg 9.5%

Total Carbohydrates 6.9 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 31.7 g 63.4%

Vitamin A 12.7% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 9.5% Iron 21.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=495986 Embed Table:

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