Andiemitchell.com Lighter Cajun Tilapia Sandwich With Bacon & Lime Mayo Recipes Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Andiemitchell.com Lighter Cajun Tilapia Sandwich With Bacon & Lime Mayo Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always 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 25%. At 586mg, 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.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

Andiemitchell.com Lighter Cajun Tilapia Sandwich With Bacon & Lime Mayo Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 252 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 428
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 586mg
Total Carbohydrates: 27g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 33g
Calcium: 118mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 622mg Vitamin A: 66mcg
Vitamin C: 8mg Vitamin D: 4mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (recommended: Hellmann’s)
  • 2 tablespoons 2% Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage)
  • juice of half a lime or 1 tablespoon
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun spice blend
  • 4 filets of tilapia (1 lb)
  • 4 slices bacon (recommended: Applegate Farms Uncured Sunday Bacon)
  • 1 medium vine-ripe tomato, sliced
  • 4 leaves of romaine or butter lettuce
  • 4 hamburger buns, split

Instructions

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