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.
Calories from Protein | 38% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 32% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1210 IU | 24.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 9 mg | 15% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.8 mg | 5.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.24 mg | 16% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.37 mg | 22% | ||
Niacin | 11.6 mg | 58.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.73 mg | 36.6% | ||
Folate | 153.2 mcg | 38.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.72 mcg | 12% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 2.1 mg | 21.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 81 mg | 8.1% | ||
Iron | 5.5 mg | 30.6% | ||
Magnesium | 77.6 mg | 19.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 417 mg | 41.7% | ||
Potassium | 909.8 mg | 26% | ||
Sodium | 998.9 mg | 41.6% | ||
Zinc | 3.7 mg | 24.9% | ||
Copper | 0.44 mg | 21.9% | ||
Manganese | 1.1 mg | 52.5% | ||
Selenium | 23 mcg | 32.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 10.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 22.8% | ||
Sugars | 11.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 37.6 g | 75.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13.5 g | 20.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 22.1 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 299
Protein 24.3 g | Carbs 32.4 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 263
Protein 21.3 g | Carbs 37.8 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 98
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 359
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 21.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 168
Protein 17 g | Carbs 10.9 g | Fat 6.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 101
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 11.6 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 386
Protein 24.7 g | Carbs 30.3 g | Fat 18.4 g