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Grilled Chicken Legs With Mint-Orange Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grilled Chicken Legs With Mint-Orange Sauce Recipe

Grilled Chicken Legs With Mint-Orange Sauce has a very high-calorie, average-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 15.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 61 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Grilled Chicken Legs With Mint-Orange Sauce has been given a composite ranking of 34, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein35%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs9%

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A277.2 IU5.5%Top 30%High
Retinol48.8 mcg
Vitamin C3.9 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.7 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.39 mg23.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin7.1 mg35.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate19.3 mcg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.39 mcg6.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid1.6 mg15.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20.5 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.6 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium30.3 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus199.2 mg19.9%Top 30%High
Potassium289.8 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Sodium105 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.4 mg15.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.3 mcg24.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.3 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.2 g0.79%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars5.6 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose2.4 mg
Fructose2.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine1.2 mg
Isoleucine1.2 mg
Leucine1.2 mg
Lysine2 mg
Methionine0.8 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine1.2 mg
Arginine1.6 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine1.6 mg
Aspartic Acid2 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine1.6 mg
Proline1.2 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.3 g26.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.6 g23.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water102.4 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 716 Calories from Fat 395

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 43.9 g 67.5%

Saturated Fat 11.8 g 59%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 277.2 mg 92.4%

Sodium 266.8 mg 11.1%

Total Carbohydrates 15.9 g 5.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 14.2 g

Protein 61 g 122%

Vitamin A 14.1% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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