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Curried Chicken w/Lentils and Leeks - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Curried Chicken w/Lentils and Leeks Recipe

Curried Chicken w/Lentils and Leeks has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 31.3g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 37.6 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.51 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. 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 high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

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 63, for Curried Chicken w/Lentils and Leeks, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Riboflavin
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1210 IU24.2%
Vitamin C9 mg15%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.8 mg5.9%
Thiamin0.24 mg16%
Riboflavin0.37 mg22%
Niacin11.6 mg58.1%
Vitamin B60.73 mg36.6%
Folate153.2 mcg38.3%
Vitamin B120.72 mcg12%
Pantothenic Acid2.1 mg21.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium81 mg8.1%
Iron5.5 mg30.6%
Magnesium77.6 mg19.4%
Phosphorus417 mg41.7%
Potassium909.8 mg26%
Sodium998.9 mg41.6%
Zinc3.7 mg24.9%
Copper0.44 mg21.9%
Manganese1.1 mg52.5%
Selenium23 mcg32.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.3 g10.4%
Dietary Fiber5.7 g22.8%
Sugars11.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein37.6 g75.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.5 g20.8%
Saturated Fat2.6 g13%
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.5 g 20.8%

Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 106.3 mg 35.4%

Sodium 998.9 mg 41.6%

Total Carbohydrates 31.3 g 10.4%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%

Sugars 11.7 g

Protein 37.6 g 75.2%

Vitamin A 24.2% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 8.1% Iron 30.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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