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Starr Shrimp Cashew Recipe

Starr Shrimp Cashew has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 24.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.

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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 39, for Starr Shrimp Cashew, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A490 IU9.8%
Vitamin C13.1 mg21.9%
Vitamin D8.8 IU2.2%
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.4%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5%
Niacin1.3 mg6.4%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4.1%
Folate23.2 mcg5.8%
Vitamin B121.1 mcg18.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.24 mg2.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium32 mg3.2%
Iron2.1 mg11.7%
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%
Phosphorus55 mg5.5%
Potassium121.2 mg3.5%
Sodium948.3 mg39.5%
Zinc0.48 mg3.2%
Copper0.2 mg10.1%
Manganese0.12 mg6%
Selenium3.4 mcg4.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.2 g8.1%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars6.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.8 g15.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.8 g7.4%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.3 mg 13.8%

Sodium 948.3 mg 39.5%

Total Carbohydrates 24.2 g 8.1%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 6.7 g

Protein 7.8 g 15.6%

Vitamin A 9.8% Vitamin C 21.9%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 11.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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