Lamb Shanks With Artichoke Hearts Recipe
Lamb Shanks With Artichoke Hearts has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 13.5g 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 73.8 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. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 60, for Lamb Shanks With Artichoke Hearts, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 41% | |
| Calories from Fat | 51% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Riboflavin
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Very high in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2.6 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0.22 mg | 12.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Niacin | 4.1 mg | 20.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 10.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 28.3 mcg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg | 25.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.43 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.6 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Magnesium | 22.8 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 131.5 mg | 13.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Potassium | 0.22 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 72.3 mg | 3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Zinc | 2.8 mg | 18.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 17.4 mcg | 24.8% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.93 g | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g | 32.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Lysine | 1.3 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 2.2 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 13.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.7 g | |||
| Ash | 0.9 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746 Calories from Fat 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.6 g 62.5%
Saturated Fat 14.7 g 73.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 242.1 mg 80.7%
Sodium 332.5 mg 13.9%
Total Carbohydrates 13.5 g 4.5%
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 73.8 g 147.6%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 18.3%
Calcium 5.8% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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