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Cajun Vegetables and Shrimp - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Vegetables and Shrimp Recipe

Cajun Vegetables and Shrimp has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 8g 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 49 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and high 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 8, for Cajun Vegetables and Shrimp, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat70%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1750 IU35%
Vitamin C66 mg110%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium930 mg26.6%
Sodium2700 mg112.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein49 g98%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat60 g92.3%
Saturated Fat21 g105%
Total Trans Fatty Acids2.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 780 Calories from Fat 540

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 60 g 92.3%

Saturated Fat 21 g 105%

Trans Fat 2.5 g

Cholesterol 240 mg 80%

Sodium 2700 mg 112.5%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 49 g 98%

Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 110%

Calcium 8% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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