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Creamy Mussel and Leek Appetiser Recipe

Creamy Mussel and Leek Appetiser has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 24.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 30.3 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low 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 10 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. It is also high 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 51, for Creamy Mussel and Leek Appetiser, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.46 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol89.9 mcg
Vitamin C6.4 mg10.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.7 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.92 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate33.3 mcg8.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B125.5 mcg91.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.23 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.3 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium24.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus125.7 mg12.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium212.6 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium169.7 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.92 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese1.6 mg80.3%Top 10%Very High
Selenium21.3 mcg30.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.5 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.37 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.9 g13.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.8 g13.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5 g25.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.5 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 576 Calories from Fat 345

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 38.4 g 59.1%

Saturated Fat 21.9 g 109.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 175.8 mg 58.6%

Sodium 740.1 mg 30.8%

Total Carbohydrates 24.1 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 30.3 g 60.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 46.7%

Calcium 26.2% Iron 55.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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