African Chicken Wings has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 5.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 45 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.
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.
It belongs to African cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing African Chicken Wings has been given a composite ranking of 49, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 29% | |
Calories from Fat | 68% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 322.4 IU | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 36.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 2.6 IU | 0.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 5.5 mg | 27.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 18.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 8.5 mcg | 2.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.37 mcg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.74 mg | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 15.4 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 23.2 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 129 mg | 12.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 179 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 239.6 mg | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 13.6 mcg | 19.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.91 g | 0.6% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.44 g | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Starch | 0.4 g | |||
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Sucrose | 2.2 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.5 g | 33.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.4 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.1 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 17.2 g | 26.5% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24.3% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 62.9 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 Calories from Fat 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.8 g 72%
Saturated Fat 13.2 g 66%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 174.7 mg 58.2%
Sodium 651.6 mg 27.2%
Total Carbohydrates 5.2 g 1.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 45 g 90%
Vitamin A 17.5% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 4.2% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 310
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 27.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 494
Protein 33.7 g | Carbs 28.3 g | Fat 26.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 15.5 g | Carbs 4.4 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 240
Protein 19.9 g | Carbs 1.95 g | Fat 16.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 192
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 10.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 262
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 24.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 125
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 4.5 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 7
Protein 0.79 g | Carbs 0.77 g | Fat 0.13 g