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Cajun Shrimp - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Shrimp Recipe

Cajun Shrimp has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 23 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 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 20, for Cajun Shrimp, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein60%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium240 mg6.9%
Sodium460 mg19.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2 g0.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 170 mg 56.7%

Sodium 460 mg 19.2%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 8% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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