Real Simple Smoked Fish Spread Recipe

Total time: 20 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
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Keto & Health Insights for Real Simple Smoked Fish Spread Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 35g 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 27%. At 616mg, 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.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Real Simple Smoked Fish Spread Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 118 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 281
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 14mg
Sodium: 616mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 57mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 159mg Vitamin A: 33mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 5mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces smoked whitefish or mackerel fillet (sold near the smoked salmon in the supermarket), skin and bones removed, broken into pieces
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving
  • 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Visit Real Simple's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)