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Balsamic Chicken and Spinach - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Balsamic Chicken and Spinach Recipe

Balsamic Chicken and Spinach has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 5.3g 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 32.8 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average 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 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 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 82, for Balsamic Chicken and Spinach, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein43%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.7 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol11.9 mcg
Vitamin C7.5 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D7.8 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.1 mg25.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.34 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Folate41 mcg10.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33.2 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium30.2 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus102.4 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium265.8 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Sodium74.4 mg3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.68 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.34 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Selenium8.5 mcg12.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.8 g0.6%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.61 g2.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.1 g22.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.8 g9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water80 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 Calories from Fat 154

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%

Saturated Fat 4.4 g 22%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.8 mg 30.9%

Sodium 219.4 mg 9.1%

Total Carbohydrates 5.3 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 32.8 g 65.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 9.8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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