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Mussels Oreganato - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mussels Oreganato Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A286.8 IU5.7%Top 30%High
Retinol37.8 mcg
Vitamin C9 mg15%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate36.1 mcg9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B129.4 mcg156.3%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.35 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron3.1 mg17.4%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium29.2 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus160.4 mg16%Top 30%High
Potassium294.8 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Sodium275.3 mg11.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese2.8 mg138.9%Top 10%Very High
Selenium35.4 mcg50.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.6 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.35 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.6 g19.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.5 g10%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.97 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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