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Quick-Fried Shrimp with Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick-Fried Shrimp with Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo) Recipe

Quick-Fried Shrimp with Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo) has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

The food contains 17g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 32 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick-Fried Shrimp with Sweet Toasty Garlic (Camarones al Mojo de Ajo) has been given a composite ranking of 37, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A33 IU0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium127 mg12.7%
Iron4 mg22.2%
Potassium496 mg14.2%
Sodium876 mg36.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein32 g64%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat39 g60%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 541 Calories from Fat 354

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 39 g 60%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 230 mg 76.7%

Sodium 876 mg 36.5%

Total Carbohydrates 17 g 5.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 32 g 64%

Vitamin A 0.7% Vitamin C

Calcium 12.7% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Quick_fried-Shrimp-With-Sweet-Toasty-Garlic-_camarones-Al-Mojo-De-Ajo_-Food-Network Embed Table:

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