Cajun Chicken Fingers has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 24.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 29.9 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Cajun 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 48, for Cajun Chicken Fingers, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 333.3 IU | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 26 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.52 mg | 0.87% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 13.5 IU | 3.4% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 6.8 mg | 33.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.52 mg | 26% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 13 mcg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 10.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 16.1 mg | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 38.5 mg | 9.6% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 190.6 mg | 19.1% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 298.4 mg | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 407 mg | 17% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 25.5 mcg | 36.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 15.6 g | 31.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 1 mg | |||
Arginine | 1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 1 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 14.1 g | 21.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 10.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27 g 41.5%
Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 165.6 mg 55.2%
Sodium 781.4 mg 32.6%
Total Carbohydrates 24.5 g 8.2%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%
Sugars 0.4 g
Protein 29.9 g 59.8%
Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 3.1% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 96
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 5.2 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 357
Protein 29.4 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 25.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 80
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 10.3 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 13.9 g | Carbs 13.4 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 19.8 g | Carbs 13.1 g | Fat 15.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 282
Protein 15 g | Carbs 13.9 g | Fat 18.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 169
Protein 9 g | Carbs 16.5 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 151
Protein 12 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 8.4 g