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African Chicken Wings - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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African Chicken Wings Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat68%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A322.4 IU6.4%Top 30%High
Retinol36.8 mcg
Vitamin C3.3 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.6 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.5 mg27.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.4%Top 10%Very High
Folate8.5 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.37 mcg6.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium15.4 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.1 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.2 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus129 mg12.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium179 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium239.6 mg10%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.6 mcg19.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.91 g0.6%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.44 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Starch0.4 g
Sugars0.7 g
Sucrose2.2 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine1.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.2 g26.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water62.9 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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