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Cashew Chicken 20 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cashew Chicken 20 Recipe

Cashew Chicken 20 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 12.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 22.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average 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.

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 75, for Cashew Chicken 20, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein37%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.47 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol3.3 mcg
Vitamin C17.9 mg29.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.9 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.7 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.47 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate15.6 mcg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11.8 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.94 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium29.2 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus123.6 mg12.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium243.4 mg7%Top 30%High
Sodium489.2 mg20.4%Top 30%High
Zinc0.47 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.3 mcg17.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.71 g2.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.4 g20.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.3 g8.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.9 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 Calories from Fat 102

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 44 mg 14.7%

Sodium 1037 mg 43.2%

Total Carbohydrates 12.8 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 22.1 g 44.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 63.3%

Calcium 2.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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