Mussels with Spicy Tomato-Chili Sauce Recipe
Mussels with Spicy Tomato-Chili Sauce has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin C.
The food contains 28g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 31 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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 10.8 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.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for Mussels with Spicy Tomato-Chili Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 33% | |
| Calories from Fat | 36% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 30% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Low in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 150 mg | 15% | ||
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | ||
| Potassium | 1230 mg | 35.1% | ||
| Sodium | 870 mg | 36.3% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 28 g | 9.3% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
| Sugars | 11 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 15 g | 23.1% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | ||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15 g 23.1%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 870 mg 36.3%
Total Carbohydrates 28 g 9.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 11 g
Protein 31 g 62%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 15% Iron 60%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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