Mussels and Macaroni has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12 and Folate.
The food contains 28.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 19 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
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 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. 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 79, for Mussels and Macaroni, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 35% | |
Calories from Fat | 13% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 127.4 IU | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 38.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 6.4 mg | 10.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.5 mg | 12.7% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 80.9 mcg | 20.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 43.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 9.6 mcg | 159.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.64 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 26.8 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3.8 mg | 21.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 37.6 mg | 9.4% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 196.2 mg | 19.6% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 303.2 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 228.9 mg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 3.2 mg | 159.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 48.4 mcg | 69.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.64 g | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.6 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.1 g | 24.2% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2 g | 3.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.38 g | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 29
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%
Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%
Sodium 359.3 mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 28.4 g 9.5%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0.5 g
Protein 19 g 38%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 4.2% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 159
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 5.8 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 232
Protein 12 g | Carbs 13.1 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 117
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 94
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 482
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 4.1 g | Fat 50.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 159
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 27.7 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 13.2 g | Fat 20.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 172
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 14.6 g