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15 Minute Chicken and Rice - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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15 Minute Chicken and Rice Recipe

15 Minute Chicken and Rice has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 42.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low 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 low 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 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 95, for 15 Minute Chicken and Rice, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs75%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Iron
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A308.2 IU6.2%Top 30%High
Retinol39.7 mcg
Vitamin C22.3 mg37.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D3.8 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.2 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate89.1 mcg22.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid70.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium128.8 mg12.9%Top 30%High
Iron2.2 mg12.1%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium13.6 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus125.5 mg12.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium100.5 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium11.7 mg0.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.1 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.54 mg27.2%Top 30%High
Selenium12.5 mcg17.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.9 g7.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2.7 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.3%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.27 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 21.5 mg 0.9%

Total Carbohydrates 42.1 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 11.3% Vitamin C 68.3%

Calcium 23.7% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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