Scallops with Almonds Recipe

Scallops with Almonds has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 4g 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 12 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Scallops with Almonds has been given a composite ranking of 6, and sparingly.