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Tequila Lime Shrimp - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe

Tequila Lime Shrimp has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Niacin.

The food contains 19.2g 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 34.9 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.88 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 33, for Tequila Lime Shrimp, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A435 IU8.7%
Vitamin C64.7 mg107.8%
Vitamin D258.4 IU64.6%
Vitamin E3.4 mg11.5%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.7%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.4%
Niacin4.6 mg22.8%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.7%
Folate12 mcg3%
Vitamin B122 mcg32.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium122 mg12.2%
Iron4.9 mg27.1%
Magnesium66.4 mg16.6%
Phosphorus365 mg36.5%
Potassium585.9 mg16.7%
Sodium837 mg34.9%
Zinc2.1 mg13.8%
Copper0.5 mg24.9%
Manganese0.15 mg7.4%
Selenium65 mcg92.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.2 g6.4%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars12.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein34.9 g69.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.4 g29.8%
Saturated Fat2.8 g14%
Monounsaturated Fat12.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.4 g 29.8%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 258.4 mg 86.1%

Sodium 837 mg 34.9%

Total Carbohydrates 19.2 g 6.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 12.3 g

Protein 34.9 g 69.8%

Vitamin A 8.7% Vitamin C 107.8%

Calcium 12.2% Iron 27.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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