Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 8.5g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 29.9 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 Thai 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 25, for Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 43% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 275 IU | 5.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 3.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.16 mg | 0.53% | ||
Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 6.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.4% | ||
Niacin | 13.5 mg | 67.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.66 mg | 33% | ||
Folate | 10.4 mcg | 2.6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.45 mcg | 7.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 10.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | ||
Iron | 2.1 mg | 11.7% | ||
Magnesium | 50.4 mg | 12.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 268 mg | 26.8% | ||
Potassium | 388.4 mg | 11.1% | ||
Sodium | 522.2 mg | 21.8% | ||
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 7.7% | ||
Copper | 0.13 mg | 6.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | ||
Selenium | 21 mcg | 30% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 2.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 5.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 29.9 g | 59.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.1 g | 21.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 37.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.1 g 21.7%
Saturated Fat 7.5 g 37.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 68.4 mg 22.8%
Sodium 522.2 mg 21.8%
Total Carbohydrates 8.5 g 2.8%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 5.5 g
Protein 29.9 g 59.8%
Vitamin A 5.5% Vitamin C 3.2%
Calcium 2% Iron 11.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 540
Protein 38.3 g | Carbs 60.1 g | Fat 20.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 254
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 33.9 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 18.5 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 9.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 219
Protein 16.9 g | Carbs 4.9 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 81
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 10.4 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 763
Protein 20.7 g | Carbs 84.3 g | Fat 36.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 6 g | Carbs 33.5 g | Fat 0.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 159
Protein 17.9 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 4.9 g