Chicken-Fried Steak Recipe
Chicken-Fried Steak has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Riboflavin.
The food contains 65.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.5 gms of protein, it is 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 very high MUFA and very high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a very 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. 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 64, for Chicken-Fried Steak, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 16% | |
| Calories from Fat | 30% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 110.1 IU | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 22.6 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0.87 mg | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 IU | 0.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Niacin | 0.35 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 13.4 mcg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 5.7 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 mcg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 72.7 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 0.52 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 10.2 mg | 2.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 78.5 mg | 7.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 100.2 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 321.2 mg | 13.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.17 mg | 8.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Selenium | 5 mcg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.38 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Starch | 3.3 g | |||
| Sugars | 0.1 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.4 g | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.2 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Water | 48.4 g | |||
| Ash | 1.2 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 Calories from Fat 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.9 g 24.5%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 133.5 mg 44.5%
Sodium 1850 mg 77.1%
Total Carbohydrates 65.5 g 21.8%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 19.5 g 39%
Vitamin A 12.7% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 41.9% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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