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Chicken Melt 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Melt 2 Recipe

Chicken Melt 2 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12 and Folate.

The food contains 40.4g 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. With 31.5 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 low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 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 36, for Chicken Melt 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A264.2 IU5.3%Top 30%High
Retinol49.4 mcg
Vitamin C4.1 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.5 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate46.1 mcg11.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid30.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.82 mcg13.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium202.1 mg20.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.6 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium25.1 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus228 mg22.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium165 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium607.4 mg25.3%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.6 mg11%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.5 mcg16.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.6 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g25.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline1.2 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.7 g11.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.4 g22%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 457 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%

Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 78.9 mg 26.3%

Sodium 1476.1 mg 61.5%

Total Carbohydrates 40.4 g 13.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 31.5 g 63%

Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 49.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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