Ancient Egyptian Chicken has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 10g 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 58.9 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and high PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Egyptian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Ancient Egyptian Chicken has been given a composite ranking of 68, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 73% | |
Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 129.2 IU | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 24.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.78 mg | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 4.5 mg | 22.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 9.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 6.4 mcg | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.19 mcg | 3.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.58 mg | 5.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 16.9 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 17.5 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 117.5 mg | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 158.8 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 46.5 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.78 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 10.3 mcg | 14.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.95 g | 0.6% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.27 g | 1.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 11.5 g | 22.9% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0.6 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 15.7 g | 24.2% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 1 g | |||
Ash | 0.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1043 Calories from Fat 728
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 80.9 g 124.5%
Saturated Fat 18.9 g 94.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 243.8 mg 81.3%
Sodium 239.2 mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%
Sugars 1.3 g
Protein 58.9 g 117.8%
Vitamin A 13.3% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 8.7% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 79
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 5.2 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 325
Protein 27.6 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 14.5 g | Carbs 13.5 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 58
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 166
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 105
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 156
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 13.4 g | Fat 9.5 g