Moqueca - Brazilian Fish Stew has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 56g 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 46 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.
Because of its very 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 very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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. 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 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 31, for Moqueca - Brazilian Fish Stew, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 50% | |
Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 39 IU | 0.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 141 mg | 14.1% | ||
Iron | 6 mg | 33.3% | ||
Potassium | 1000 mg | 28.6% | ||
Sodium | 2000 mg | 83.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 56 g | 18.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7 g | 28% | ||
Sugars | 8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 46 g | 92% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 45 g | 69.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 24 g | 120% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 791 Calories from Fat 404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45 g 69.2%
Saturated Fat 24 g 120%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 119 mg 39.7%
Sodium 2000 mg 83.3%
Total Carbohydrates 56 g 18.7%
Dietary Fiber 7 g28%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 46 g 92%
Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 14.1% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 797
Protein 42 g | Carbs 132 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 1088
Protein 85 g | Carbs 114 g | Fat 32 g
Per Serving | Calories 523
Protein 75 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 1006
Protein 130 g | Carbs 56 g | Fat 28 g
Per Serving | Calories 417
Protein 35 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 27 g
Per Serving | Calories 713
Protein 92 g | Carbs 68 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 706
Protein 54 g | Carbs 82 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 12 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 16 g