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Chicken Legs Grilled - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Legs Grilled Recipe

Chicken Legs Grilled has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 4.5g 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 51.9 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 very 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 Legs Grilled has been given a composite ranking of 15, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein48%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

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 A685.1 IU13.7%Top 10%Very High
Retinol35.6 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D9.9 IU2.5%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin11.9 mg59.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.99 mg49.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate16.8 mcg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.99 mcg16.5%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid2 mg19.8%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium31.7 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron3 mg16.5%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium50.5 mg12.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus356.4 mg35.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium514.9 mg14.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium173.3 mg7.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc5.9 mg39.6%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium42.6 mcg60.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.5 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.79 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.2 g
Sucrose2 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein51.4 g102.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan1 mg
Threonine2 mg
Isoleucine3 mg
Leucine3 mg
Lysine4 mg
Methionine1 mg
Cystine1 mg
Phenylalanine2 mg
Tyrosine2 mg
Valine3 mg
Arginine3 mg
Histidine2 mg
Alanine3 mg
Aspartic Acid5 mg
Glutamic Acid7.9 mg
Glycine3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.7 g34.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.2 g26.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat10.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water121.8 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 Calories from Fat 206

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.9 g 35.2%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 178.6 mg 59.5%

Sodium 175 mg 7.3%

Total Carbohydrates 4.5 g 1.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 51.9 g 103.8%

Vitamin A 13.8% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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