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Cashew Chik'n - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cashew Chik'n Recipe

Cashew Chik'n has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 32.4g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Cashew Chik'n, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs50%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5 IU0.1%
Vitamin C1.4 mg2.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.74 mg2.5%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.3%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.8%
Niacin0.74 mg3.7%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7.2%
Folate14 mcg3.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.2 mg6.7%
Magnesium39.6 mg9.9%
Phosphorus92 mg9.2%
Potassium285.1 mg8.1%
Sodium874.5 mg36.4%
Zinc1 mg6.8%
Copper0.37 mg18.7%
Manganese0.25 mg12.5%
Selenium1.8 mcg2.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.4 g10.8%
Dietary Fiber4.5 g18%
Sugars3.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.8 g15.1%
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.8 g 15.1%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g 9%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.5 mg 0.8%

Sodium 874.5 mg 36.4%

Total Carbohydrates 32.4 g 10.8%

Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 10.7 g 21.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 2.3%

Calcium 2% Iron 6.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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