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A Taste of Africa - Kenyan Chicken Curry - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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A Taste of Africa - Kenyan Chicken Curry Recipe

A Taste of Africa - Kenyan Chicken Curry has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 31.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 37.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Kenyan cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for A Taste of Africa - Kenyan Chicken Curry, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.37 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol32.9 mcg
Vitamin C12.3 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D3.7 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.19 mg11%Top 30%High
Niacin2.4 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Folate12.3 mcg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.19 mcg3.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30.3 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.93 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.9 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus79.4 mg7.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.19 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium89.5 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.75 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.19 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.19 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Selenium4.9 mcg6.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.9 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.97 g3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.7 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.1 g14.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.6 g8.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g9.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 534 Calories from Fat 268

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.7 g 45.7%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 173.1 mg 57.7%

Sodium 478.9 mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 31.8 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 14.2 g

Protein 37.8 g 75.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 110%

Calcium 16.2% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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