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Asian Chicken with Cashews - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Asian Chicken with Cashews Recipe

Asian Chicken with Cashews has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 13g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 20 gms of protein, it is high 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Asian 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 57, for Asian Chicken with Cashews, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein35%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C42 mg70%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium590 mg16.9%
Sodium540 mg22.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13 g4.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 100

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 540 mg 22.5%

Total Carbohydrates 13 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 6% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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