Balsamic Chicken with Spinach and Walnuts Recipe
Balsamic Chicken with Spinach and Walnuts has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 9.3g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 59.9 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 71, for Balsamic Chicken with Spinach and Walnuts, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 50% | |
| Calories from Fat | 42% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2875 IU | 57.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 11.7 mg | 19.5% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 5.8% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.29 mg | 19.4% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg | 18.7% | ||
| Niacin | 27.2 mg | 136.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 mg | 75.9% | ||
| Folate | 97.2 mcg | 24.3% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 mcg | 14.9% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 2.1 mg | 21.2% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 86 mg | 8.6% | ||
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | ||
| Magnesium | 137.2 mg | 34.3% | ||
| Phosphorus | 581 mg | 58.1% | ||
| Potassium | 902.8 mg | 25.8% | ||
| Sodium | 342.8 mg | 14.3% | ||
| Zinc | 3 mg | 19.8% | ||
| Copper | 0.61 mg | 30.6% | ||
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | 67.1% | ||
| Selenium | 43.7 mcg | 62.4% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3.1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10.8% | ||
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 59.9 g | 119.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 22.6 g | 34.8% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.9 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6 g 34.8%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 136.9 mg 45.6%
Sodium 342.8 mg 14.3%
Total Carbohydrates 9.3 g 3.1%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%
Sugars 0.9 g
Protein 59.9 g 119.8%
Vitamin A 57.5% Vitamin C 19.5%
Calcium 8.6% Iron 19%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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