Chicken Breast; Quick way to cook chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 1g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.3 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's low 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 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 43, for Chicken Breast; Quick way to cook chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 42% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 65 IU | 1.3% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 0.6% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.3% | ||
Niacin | 12.7 mg | 63.7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.64 mg | 32.2% | ||
Folate | 6.8 mcg | 1.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.43 mcg | 7.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.93 mg | 9.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 28 mg | 2.8% | ||
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.5% | ||
Magnesium | 35.2 mg | 8.8% | ||
Phosphorus | 225 mg | 22.5% | ||
Potassium | 299.3 mg | 8.6% | ||
Sodium | 384.1 mg | 16% | ||
Zinc | 0.96 mg | 6.4% | ||
Copper | 0.06 mg | 3% | ||
Manganese | 0.12 mg | 6.2% | ||
Selenium | 20.3 mcg | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | 0.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.8% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26.3 g | 52.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.5 g | 23.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5 g 23.8%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 65.7 mg 21.9%
Sodium 384.1 mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 26.3 g 52.6%
Vitamin A 1.3% Vitamin C 2.6%
Calcium 2.8% Iron 7.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 283
Protein 32.6 g | Carbs 41.9 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 34.3 g | Carbs 29.6 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 204
Protein 16.8 g | Carbs 24.1 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 35
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 0.5 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 311
Protein 13 g | Carbs 33.2 g | Fat 13.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 354
Protein 28.3 g | Carbs 26.9 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 29.5 g | Carbs 22.7 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 365
Protein 31.7 g | Carbs 33.1 g | Fat 14.3 g