Crab & Red Pepper Chowder Recipe

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Crab & Red Pepper Chowder has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 40.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 11.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, 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 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.

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. 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 82, for Crab & Red Pepper Chowder, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	18%
	Calories from Fat	17%
	Calories from Carbs	64%

Why this is good for you

High in Protein
High in Vitamin B6
Very high in Vitamin A
Very high in Vitamin C
Very low in Cholesterol
Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	2175 IU	43.5%
Vitamin C	153.7 mg	256.2%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	2.2 mg	7.3%
Thiamin	0.25 mg	16.4%
Riboflavin	0.34 mg	20%
Niacin	2.8 mg	13.9%
Vitamin B6	0.54 mg	27.1%
Folate	72.8 mcg	18.2%
Vitamin B12	0.46 mcg	7.6%
Pantothenic Acid	1.5 mg	14.7%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	183 mg	18.3%
Iron	2 mg	11%
Magnesium	59.2 mg	14.8%
Phosphorus	238 mg	23.8%
Potassium	850.4 mg	24.3%
Sodium	918.8 mg	38.3%
Zinc	1.3 mg	8.9%
Copper	0.17 mg	8.6%
Manganese	0.29 mg	14.5%
Selenium	3.3 mcg	4.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	40.2 g	13.4%
Dietary Fiber	4.5 g	18%
Sugars	10.4 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	11.5 g	23%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	4.8 g	7.4%
Saturated Fat	1 g	5%
Monounsaturated Fat	1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.5 g


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 6.1 mg 2%

Sodium 918.8 mg 38.3%

Total Carbohydrates 40.2 g 13.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 10.4 g

Protein 11.5 g 23%

Vitamin A 43.5% Vitamin C 256.2%

Calcium 18.3% Iron 11%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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