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Mussels on the Half Shell with Pesto - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mussels on the Half Shell with Pesto Recipe

Mussels on the Half Shell with Pesto has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 1g 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 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for Mussels on the Half Shell with Pesto, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium50 mg1.4%
Sodium45 mg1.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1 g0.3%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30 Calories from Fat 15

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 45 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 1 g 0.3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 2% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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