Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken With Speecy Spicy Sauce has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 11.6g 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 38.3 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 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 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.
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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Jamaican 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 55, for Grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken With Speecy Spicy Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 36% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 347.4 IU | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 19.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 28.2 mg | 46.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 13.1 IU | 3.3% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 8.5 mg | 42.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.47 mg | 23.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 11.3 mcg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.47 mcg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.47 mg | 4.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 36.6 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 31 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 161 mg | 16.1% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 289.7 mg | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 648.3 mg | 27% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 0.94 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 14.6 mcg | 20.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 3.3 g | |||
Glucose | 1.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.9 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 18 g | 36% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.9 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.5 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.9 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 11.7 g | 18% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 13.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0.5 g | |||
Ash | 2.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 Calories from Fat 224
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.9 g 38.3%
Saturated Fat 5.9 g 29.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 111.3 mg 37.1%
Sodium 1380.9 mg 57.5%
Total Carbohydrates 11.6 g 3.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 38.3 g 76.6%
Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 7.8% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 172
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 17.3 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 2.73 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 26.5 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 7
Protein 0.71 g | Carbs 0.17 g | Fat 0.36 g
Per Serving | Calories 246
Protein 13 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 16.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 15.5 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 258
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 14.8 g | Fat 17.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 18.3 g | Carbs 1.32 g | Fat 5.9 g