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Creamy mussels with bacon Recipe

Creamy mussels with bacon has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 13.4g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.21 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 71, for Creamy mussels with bacon, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein43%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A935 IU18.7%
Vitamin C53.5 mg89.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.72 mg2.4%
Thiamin0.29 mg19.3%
Riboflavin0.41 mg24.3%
Niacin2.9 mg14.3%
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.6%
Folate96 mcg24%
Vitamin B1220.4 mcg340%
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium55 mg5.5%
Iron6.2 mg34.5%
Magnesium43.6 mg10.9%
Phosphorus276 mg27.6%
Potassium385.3 mg11%
Sodium446.1 mg18.6%
Zinc2.5 mg16.6%
Copper0.16 mg7.9%
Manganese5.9 mg297.1%
Selenium77.9 mcg111.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.4 g4.5%
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.9 g49.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13.1%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 47.6 mg 15.9%

Sodium 446.1 mg 18.6%

Total Carbohydrates 13.4 g 4.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g10.4%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 24.9 g 49.8%

Vitamin A 18.7% Vitamin C 89.2%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 34.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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