Shrimp & Lobster Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe

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Shrimp & Lobster Vegetable Stir-Fry has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 34.8g 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 18.9 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. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Shrimp & Lobster Vegetable Stir-Fry has been given a composite ranking of 71, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	30%
	Calories from Fat	14%
	Calories from Carbs	56%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Protein
Very high in Vitamin A
Very high in Vitamin C
Very low in Saturated Fat
High in Dietary Fiber
High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

High in Cholesterol
Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	4235 IU	84.7%
Vitamin C	71.2 mg	118.7%
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin E	1.1 mg	3.7%
Thiamin	0.18 mg	12.3%
Riboflavin	0.16 mg	9.7%
Niacin	2.2 mg	11.2%
Vitamin B6	0.25 mg	12.5%
Folate	81.6 mcg	20.4%
Vitamin B12	0.01 mcg	0.1%
Pantothenic Acid	0.92 mg	9.2%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	88 mg	8.8%
Iron	3 mg	16.6%
Magnesium	40 mg	10%
Phosphorus	115 mg	11.5%
Potassium	539.9 mg	15.4%
Sodium	796.2 mg	33.2%
Zinc	0.68 mg	4.5%
Copper	0.18 mg	9%
Manganese	0.39 mg	19.5%
Selenium	3.7 mcg	5.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	34.8 g	11.6%
Dietary Fiber	6.7 g	26.8%
Sugars	5.8 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	18.9 g	37.8%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Fat	4 g	6.2%
Saturated Fat	0.5 g	2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat	2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 67.6 mg 22.5%

Sodium 796.2 mg 33.2%

Total Carbohydrates 34.8 g 11.6%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.8%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 18.9 g 37.8%

Vitamin A 84.7% Vitamin C 118.7%

Calcium 8.8% Iron 16.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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