Jollof Rice and Chicken Recipe
Jollof Rice and Chicken has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 30g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 46.2 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 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 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 66, for Jollof Rice and Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 28% | |
| Calories from Fat | 54% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Vitamin C
- High in Iron
- High in Folate
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 | 121.8 IU | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 22.8 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 IU | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 4.4 mg | 22.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 12.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 23.8 mcg | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 16.9 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25 mcg | 4.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.74 mg | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16.9 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 0.98 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 15.9 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 99.3 mg | 9.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 168.1 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 149.8 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.98 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.25 mg | 12.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 9.3 mcg | 13.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.37 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11.3 g | 22.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Lysine | 1 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 14.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 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 671 Calories from Fat 353
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.3 g 60.5%
Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 170.2 mg 56.7%
Sodium 611.1 mg 25.5%
Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%
Sugars 2.9 g
Protein 46.2 g 92.4%
Vitamin A 9.9% Vitamin C 21.7%
Calcium 6.9% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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