Fontina Risotto With Chicken Recipe
Fontina Risotto With Chicken has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 107.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 39.8 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 average MUFA and average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian 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 58, for Fontina Risotto With Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 18% | |
| Calories from Fat | 35% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 47% |
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
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.17 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 42.9 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 IU | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2.4 mg | 12.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 53.1 mcg | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Folic Acid | 48.8 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 mcg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 76.4 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 12.2 mg | 3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 96.4 mg | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 116.7 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.17 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 6.4 mcg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.69 g | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Starch | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0.5 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.9 g | 13.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.5 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1 g | |||
| Water | 66.7 g | |||
| Ash | 0.7 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 959 Calories from Fat 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.6 g 54.8%
Saturated Fat 19.9 g 99.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 120.1 mg 40%
Sodium 672.2 mg 28%
Total Carbohydrates 107.2 g 35.7%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 2.6 g
Protein 39.8 g 79.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 11.7%
Calcium 44% Iron 38.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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