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Is shrimp and corn chowder healthy?

Shrimp and corn chowder costs about $4.40 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL
Neutral
It's neutral for lower LDL: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, shrimp and celery in shrimp and corn chowder help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and potato helps. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, shrimp and celery in shrimp and corn chowder help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, shrimp in shrimp and corn chowder helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: milk / dairy · shellfish (shrimp)
Vegetarian
No
No: it has shrimp.
Vegan
No
No: it has shrimp and milk.
Gluten-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.
Dairy-free
With a swap
With a swap: oat or soy milk for the milk.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

0 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Go easy
whole milk
in milk
Cream, butter and cheese: saturated fat raises LDL.
American Heart Association
One swap each, same dish
whole milk to low-fat milk or unsweetened soy milk
Soy milk also adds soy protein

What goes in (per portion)

shrimp
¼ lb
corn
1
potato
½
yellow onion
¼
celery
1
milk
¾ cup
garlic
0 head

Questions

Is shrimp and corn chowder healthy?

Shrimp and corn chowder costs about $4.40 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is shrimp and corn chowder good for high cholesterol?

It's neutral for lower LDL: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.

Is shrimp and corn chowder OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, shrimp and celery in shrimp and corn chowder help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is shrimp and corn chowder OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and potato helps. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is shrimp and corn chowder good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, shrimp and celery in shrimp and corn chowder help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is shrimp and corn chowder high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, shrimp in shrimp and corn chowder helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does shrimp and corn chowder cost to make at home?

About $4.40 a serving, or $17.59 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make shrimp and corn chowder healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

Is shrimp and corn chowder gluten-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.

Is shrimp and corn chowder vegetarian?

No: it has shrimp.

Is shrimp and corn chowder dairy-free?

With a swap: oat or soy milk for the milk.

What allergens are in shrimp and corn chowder?

Its ingredients have milk / dairy and shellfish (shrimp). Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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