Peruvian Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Peanuts 1 Recipe

Peruvian Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Peanuts 1 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 29.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 belongs to Peruvian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Peruvian Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Peanuts 1 has been given a composite ranking of 71, and in moderation.