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Easy Chicken Thighs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Chicken Thighs Recipe

Easy Chicken Thighs has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 2.5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 55 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Easy Chicken Thighs has been given a composite ranking of 38, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A121.2 IU2.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol35.5 mcg
Vitamin C2.3 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.3 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.29 mg16.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.9 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Folate8.3 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.29 mcg4.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.86 mg8.6%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium12.3 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.1 mg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.9 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus136.4 mg13.6%Top 30%High
Potassium189.7 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium450.6 mg18.8%Top 30%High
Zinc1.4 mg9.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.5 mcg16.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.72 g0.24%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.09 g0.34%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.8 g31.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine1.1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.3 g20.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water69.1 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 663 Calories from Fat 416

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 46.3 g 71.2%

Saturated Fat 12.9 g 64.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 254.7 mg 84.9%

Sodium 1572.5 mg 65.5%

Total Carbohydrates 2.5 g 0.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 55 g 110%

Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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