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Mussels with Garlic Butter - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mussels with Garlic Butter Recipe

Mussels with Garlic Butter has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 14g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 28 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 21, for Mussels with Garlic Butter, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C27 mg45%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron9 mg50%
Potassium820 mg23.4%
Sodium790 mg32.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14 g4.7%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28 g56%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat24 g36.9%
Saturated Fat12 g60%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 Calories from Fat 210

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24 g 36.9%

Saturated Fat 12 g 60%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 115 mg 38.3%

Sodium 790 mg 32.9%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 28 g 56%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 8% Iron 50%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mussels-with-Garlic-Butter-1909 Embed Table:

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