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Chinese Almond Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chinese Almond Chicken Recipe

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

The food contains 6.9g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 35.8 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Chinese cuisine. 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 57, for Chinese Almond Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%
Thiamin0.12 mg8%
Niacin22.4 mg112%
Vitamin B60.46 mg23%
Folate44 mcg11%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium112 mg28%
Potassium394 mg11.3%
Sodium847 mg35.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.9 g2.3%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein35.8 g71.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat38.6 g59.4%
Saturated Fat7.4 g37%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 522 Calories from Fat 348

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 38.6 g 59.4%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 100 mg 33.3%

Sodium 847 mg 35.3%

Total Carbohydrates 6.9 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 35.8 g 71.6%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 8% Iron 18%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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