Steamed Clams With Saffron and Tomato Recipe
Steamed Clams With Saffron and Tomato has a very high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C.
The food contains 14.2g 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 44.6 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. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
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 6 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 91, for Steamed Clams With Saffron and Tomato, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 35% | |
| Calories from Fat | 54% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Very high in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.42 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 65 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0.64 IU | 0.16% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0.42 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 8.9 mcg | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 8.1 mcg | 134.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.21 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 33.5 mg | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 16.8 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 149.5 mg | 14.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Potassium | 85.1 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 42.5 mg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 22.3 mcg | 31.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.23 g | 0.93% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.5 g | 18.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.4 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.4 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.5 g | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 0.83 g | 4.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.5 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517 Calories from Fat 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.6 g 47.1%
Saturated Fat 3.9 g 19.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 115.7 mg 38.6%
Sodium 200.1 mg 8.3%
Total Carbohydrates 14.2 g 4.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 44.6 g 89.2%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 15.8% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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