Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce

Lean Cuisine

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Lean Cuisine - Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 12.86g 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 7.88 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Lean Cuisine - Chicken with Basil Cream Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	30%
	Calories from Fat	21%
	Calories from Carbs	49%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Protein
High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

Diet	Suitability
Atkins Diet	LOW
Low Fat Diet	AVERAGE
Zone Diet	AVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Vitamin A	2.1 IU	0%	Bottom 30%	Low
Vitamin C	7.5 mg	12.4%	Top 30%	High

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Calcium	19.9 mg	2%	Bottom 30%	Low
Iron	0.83 mg	4.6%	Bottom 30%	Low
Potassium	213.7 mg	6.1%	Bottom 30%	Low
Sodium	174.3 mg	7.3%	Mid 40%	Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Carbohydrate	12.9 g	4.3%	Mid 40%	Average
Dietary Fiber	0.83 g	3.3%	Mid 40%	Average
Sugars	1.7 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	7.9 g	15.8%	Mid 40%	Average

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Fat	2.5 g	3.8%	Mid 40%	Average
Saturated Fat	0.83 g	4.1%	Mid 40%	Average
Monounsaturated Fat	0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.8 g
Total Trans Fatty Acids	0 g


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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30 mg 10%

Sodium 420 mg 17.5%

Total Carbohydrates 31 g 10.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 19 g 38%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 4.8% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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