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Cajun Chicken Ragu - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Chicken Ragu Recipe

Cajun Chicken Ragu has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 20.7g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 34.6 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 5.04 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. It has a very 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 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 46, for Cajun Chicken Ragu, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1800 IU36%
Vitamin C69.6 mg116%
Thiamin0.74 mg49%
Niacin24.6 mg123%
Vitamin B60.8 mg40%
Folate152 mcg38%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium90 mg9%
Iron5 mg28%
Magnesium72 mg18%
Potassium664 mg19%
Sodium1839 mg76.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.7 g6.9%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars5.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein34.6 g69.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat31.3 g48.2%
Saturated Fat9.5 g47.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510 Calories from Fat 282

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.3 g 48.2%

Saturated Fat 9.5 g 47.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 104 mg 34.7%

Sodium 1839 mg 76.6%

Total Carbohydrates 20.7 g 6.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 34.6 g 69.2%

Vitamin A 36% Vitamin C 116%

Calcium 9% Iron 28%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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