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Easy Grilled Cajun Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Grilled Cajun Chicken Recipe

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

The food contains 3.3g 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 25.4 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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.

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. 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.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine. 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 69, for Easy Grilled Cajun Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A309.1 IU6.2%Top 30%High
Retinol6.7 mcg
Vitamin C8.5 mg14.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D3.6 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.3 mg36.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.61 mg30.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate7.3 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg12.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium8.5 mg0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.61 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium21.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus155.2 mg15.5%Top 30%High
Potassium302.4 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Sodium435.9 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Zinc0.61 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium23 mcg32.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2 g0.7%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.36 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.4 g30.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.2 g15.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 Calories from Fat 152

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.9 g 26%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 75.5 mg 25.2%

Sodium 719.3 mg 30%

Total Carbohydrates 3.3 g 1.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 25.4 g 50.8%

Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 1.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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