Serious Eats Sunday Supper: Clams And Bacon Recipe

Total time: 35 minutes

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Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 26g 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 Serious Eats Sunday Supper: Clams And Bacon Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% of calories per serving, at 26g 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 140%. At 3216mg, 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.

Serious Eats Sunday Supper: Clams And Bacon Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 753 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 788
Total Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 184mg
Sodium: 3216mg
Total Carbohydrates: 27g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 77g
Calcium: 201mg Iron: 8mg
Potassium: 469mg Vitamin A: 420mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 10 strips bacon (preferably thick-cut)
  • 4 pounds clams, scrubbed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bottle beer
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)