Mussels Marinara 4 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 21g 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 44 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 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 average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 16 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 36, for Mussels Marinara 4, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 45% | |
Calories from Fat | 34% | |
Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 33 IU | 0.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 131 mg | 13.1% | ||
Iron | 16 mg | 88.9% | ||
Potassium | 1000 mg | 28.6% | ||
Sodium | 2000 mg | 83.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21 g | 7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 44 g | 88% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15 g | 23.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 Calories from Fat 139
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15 g 23.1%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 102 mg 34%
Sodium 2000 mg 83.3%
Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 44 g 88%
Vitamin A 0.7% Vitamin C
Calcium 13.1% Iron 88.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 384
Protein 4 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 29 g
Per Serving | Calories 445
Protein 44 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 15 g