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Chicken Romana - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Romana Recipe

Chicken Romana has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 59.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 41.4 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.

On top of 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.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 23 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also very high 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Chicken Romana, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.3 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol26.4 mcg
Vitamin C8.3 mg13.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D3.8 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.32 mg21.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.7 mg28.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.96 mg47.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate73.9 mcg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid4.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.32 mcg5.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.64 mg6.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0.32 mg0.03%Bottom 30%Low
Iron7.3 mg40.7%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium116.6 mg29.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus130.3 mg13%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.32 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium198 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.6 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Copper0.32 mg15.9%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.96 mg47.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium15.3 mcg21.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.9 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber9.9 g39.6%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.2 g26.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.8 g13.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.9 g19.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.6 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 606 Calories from Fat 249

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.7 g 42.6%

Saturated Fat 12.3 g 61.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 95.1 mg 31.7%

Sodium 621.7 mg 25.9%

Total Carbohydrates 59.5 g 19.8%

Dietary Fiber 31.1 g124.4%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 41.4 g 82.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 43.3%

Calcium 0.1% Iron 127.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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