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Chicken Hot Legs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Hot Legs Recipe

Chicken Hot Legs has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.4 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 average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chicken Hot Legs has been given a composite ranking of 32, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs0%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A164.6 IU3.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol49.6 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D7.1 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.1 mg35.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate15 mcg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.8 mg17.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.3 mg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.8 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium28.3 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus199.1 mg19.9%Top 30%High
Potassium265.5 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Sodium105.8 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.7 mg17.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.7 mcg25.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.2 g48.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.9 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine1.8 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine1.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine1.8 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.2 g24.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 165

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%

Saturated Fat 5.1 g 25.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 125.6 mg 41.9%

Sodium 119.5 mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 0 g

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 27.4 g 54.8%

Vitamin A 3.7% Vitamin C

Calcium 1.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-hot-legs-185908 Embed Table:

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