Ragu.com Mexican Paella Recipe

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

How keto-friendly is Ragu.com Mexican Paella? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Ragu.com Mexican Paella Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 35%. At 801mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Ragu.com Mexican Paella Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 387 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 446
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 123mg
Sodium: 801mg
Total Carbohydrates: 51g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 29g
Calcium: 61mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 703mg Vitamin A: 63mcg
Vitamin C: 14mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 4 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 ounces chorizo sausage, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice [or converted rice]
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 cups Ragu® Old World Style® Pasta Sauce
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 4 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled

Instructions

Visit Ragu.com's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)