Grilled Chicken Legs with Lemon and Pepper Recipe
Grilled Chicken Legs with Lemon and Pepper 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 2g 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 60.7 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 55, for Grilled Chicken Legs with Lemon and Pepper, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 28% | |
| Calories from Fat | 71% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 1% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Riboflavin
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 111.2 IU | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 32.4 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 IU | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 15.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Niacin | 4.7 mg | 23.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 10.7 mcg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26 mcg | 4.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 10.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9.9 mg | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 1 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 18.8 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 130.5 mg | 13.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 179.9 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 220.9 mg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 11.5 mcg | 16.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.52 g | 0.17% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.05 g | 0.21% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.8 g | 31.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Lysine | 1.3 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Arginine | 1 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Alanine | 1 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 2.3 mg | |||
| Glycine | 1 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 27.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 870 Calories from Fat 607
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 67.5 g 103.8%
Saturated Fat 15.1 g 75.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 277.2 mg 92.4%
Sodium 846.2 mg 35.3%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%
Sugars 0.4 g
Protein 60.7 g 121.4%
Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C 13.3%
Calcium 3.8% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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