The Daily Meal Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

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Net Carbs are 17% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 17% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. 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 43%. At 994mg, 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.

The Daily Meal Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 430 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 194
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 994mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 27g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 42mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 517mg Vitamin A: 102mcg
Vitamin C: 106mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon pasilla chili powder
  • 1 Teaspoon New Mexico chili powder
  • 1 Teaspoon pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
  • 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 1/2 Cup water
  • One 3 1/2-pound seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped finely
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed, and chopped finely
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed, and chopped finely
  • 1/4 Cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
  • 2-3 limes, plus 1 slice for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)