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Puerto Rican Crab - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Puerto Rican Crab Recipe

Puerto Rican Crab has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 10g 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 18 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 32, for Puerto Rican Crab, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein50%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium500 mg14.3%
Sodium420 mg17.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18 g36%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5 g 5.4%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%

Sodium 420 mg 17.5%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 18 g 36%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 10% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Puerto-Rican-Crab-234781 Embed Table:

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