Mussels Oreganato has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 13.2g 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. With 27.7 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 9 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Mussels Oreganato, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 33% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 16% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 286.8 IU | 5.7% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 37.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9 mg | 15% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 36.1 mcg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 9.4 mcg | 156.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 25 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3.1 mg | 17.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 29.2 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 160.4 mg | 16% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 294.8 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 275.3 mg | 11.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 2.8 mg | 138.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 35.4 mcg | 50.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.35 g | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.8 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 9.6 g | 19.2% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 6.5 g | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0.97 g | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 Calories from Fat 168
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%
Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 63.6 mg 21.2%
Sodium 792.9 mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 13.2 g 4.4%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 2.4 g
Protein 27.7 g 55.4%
Vitamin A 16.5% Vitamin C 43.3%
Calcium 7.2% Iron 50%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 57
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 94
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 67
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 4.7 g