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Two-Pepper Shrimp - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Two-Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Two-Pepper Shrimp has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 16g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 35, for Two-Pepper Shrimp, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein46%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Saturated Fat
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5500 IU110%
Vitamin C30 mg50%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium610 mg17.4%
Sodium680 mg28.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16 g5.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27 g54%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 170 mg 56.7%

Sodium 680 mg 28.3%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 27 g 54%

Vitamin A 110% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 10% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Two-Pepper-Shrimp-1664 Embed Table:

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