Whole Foods Ale-braised Bratwurst Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Whole Foods Ale-braised Bratwurst Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 38g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what 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 41%. At 950mg, 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.

Whole Foods Ale-braised Bratwurst Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 497 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 622
Total Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 82mg
Sodium: 950mg
Total Carbohydrates: 41g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 55mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 1188mg Vitamin A: 11mcg
Vitamin C: 16mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, about 1/3 pound
  • 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 4 links bratwurst, about 1 1/4 pounds
  • 2 (12-ounce) bottles of pale ale

Instructions

Visit Whole Foods's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)