The Daily Meal Macadamia Crusted Tilapia With Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 27g 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 Macadamia Crusted Tilapia With Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 27g 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 44%. At 1023mg, 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 Macadamia Crusted Tilapia With Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 442 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 610
Total Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 58mg
Sodium: 1023mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 29g
Calcium: 92mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 735mg Vitamin A: 38mcg
Vitamin C: 61mg Vitamin D: 4mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 1 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cups light coconut milk
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1 1/2 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)

Instructions

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