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Paula Deen's Boiled Crabs in Garlic Butter Recipe

Paula Deen's Boiled Crabs in Garlic Butter has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 4.4g 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 5.1 gms of protein, it is average 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 average MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. 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 Paula Deen's Boiled Crabs in Garlic Butter has been given a composite ranking of 1, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein6%
 Calories from Fat88%
 Calories from Carbs6%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • 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 DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol295.3 mcg
Vitamin C19.8 mg32.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D26.7 IU6.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate30.2 mcg7.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B122.3 mcg38.8%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium74.4 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.2 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.6 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus93 mg9.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium208.1 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium3037.7 mg126.6%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.6 mcg16.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.58 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.9 g11.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat36 g55.5%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat22.7 g113.4%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat9.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash9.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31 g 47.7%

Saturated Fat 19.5 g 97.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 97.7 mg 32.6%

Sodium 2612.4 mg 108.9%

Total Carbohydrates 4.4 g 1.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 5.1 g 10.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 6.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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