Almond Crusted Soft-Shell Crab, with a Fennel and Artichoke Salad with Roasted Almond Puree Recipe

Almond Crusted Soft-Shell Crab, with a Fennel and Artichoke Salad with Roasted Almond Puree has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 115g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 16 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 11, for Almond Crusted Soft-Shell Crab, with a Fennel and Artichoke Salad with Roasted Almond Puree, and we advise that this food sparingly.