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Braised Chicken Thighs 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Braised Chicken Thighs 2 Recipe

Braised Chicken Thighs 2 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 24.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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. With 21.6 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 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 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 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 85, for Braised Chicken Thighs 2, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.3 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol7.4 mcg
Vitamin C5 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0.93 IU0.23%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.9 mg9.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.19 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Folate11.2 mcg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.2 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.74 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium13.8 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus48.7 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.19 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium130.4 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.37 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.19 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.19 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Selenium3 mcg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.6 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.86 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.4 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.2 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.7 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.3 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1 g5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 206

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.9 g 35.2%

Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 82.3 mg 27.4%

Sodium 701.8 mg 29.2%

Total Carbohydrates 24.9 g 8.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 12.7 g

Protein 21.6 g 43.2%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 45%

Calcium 11.4% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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