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Cuban Chicken Skewers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cuban Chicken Skewers Recipe

Cuban Chicken Skewers has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 3.8g 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 26.7 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.

Moreover, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 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 Cuban cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 51, for Cuban Chicken Skewers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein75%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A285 IU5.7%
Vitamin C17.9 mg29.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.36 mg1.2%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.8%
Riboflavin0.12 mg7.3%
Niacin13 mg65.1%
Vitamin B60.76 mg37.9%
Folate18.4 mcg4.6%
Vitamin B120.43 mcg7.2%
Pantothenic Acid1 mg10.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23 mg2.3%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium39.6 mg9.9%
Phosphorus234 mg23.4%
Potassium382.8 mg10.9%
Sodium220.1 mg9.2%
Zinc0.99 mg6.6%
Copper0.09 mg4.4%
Manganese0.1 mg5.2%
Selenium20.4 mcg29.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.8 g1.3%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26.7 g53.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.4%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.7 mg 21.9%

Sodium 220.1 mg 9.2%

Total Carbohydrates 3.8 g 1.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 26.7 g 53.4%

Vitamin A 5.7% Vitamin C 29.8%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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