Chinese Chow has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 22.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 26.9 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.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 5 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Chinese cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Chinese Chow, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 31% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 255.7 IU | 5.1% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 4.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 10 mg | 16.7% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 4.5 IU | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.4 mg | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 17.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 18.3 mcg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 3.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1 mcg | 17.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 29.8 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.6% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 19 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 104.8 mg | 10.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 249.5 mg | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 153.1 mg | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 2.1 mg | 13.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 10 mcg | 14.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 2.4 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.3 g | 18.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5.7 g | 8.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 76.5 g | |||
Ash | 1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4 g 25.2%
Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 74.1 mg 24.7%
Sodium 442.4 mg 18.4%
Total Carbohydrates 22.3 g 7.4%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%
Sugars 6.9 g
Protein 26.9 g 53.8%
Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 48.3%
Calcium 8.6% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 317
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 57.7 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 194
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 20.6 g | Fat 11.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 115
Protein 3 g | Carbs 16.6 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 40
Protein 0 g | Carbs 10.4 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 29
Protein 3.1 g | Carbs 2.02 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 8.1 g | Carbs 16.6 g | Fat 9.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 94
Protein 9 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 10.3 g