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Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta Recipe

Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 25.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 37.1 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.

It belongs to Mediterranean 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 71, for Braised Mediterranean Chicken With Polenta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.21 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol26.8 mcg
Vitamin C6.9 mg11.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D3 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.8 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Folate11.8 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.21 mcg3.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11.8 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.64 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.6 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus86.3 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium194.2 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium38.5 mg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.86 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6 mcg8.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.5 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.77 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.9 g15.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.7 g13.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.6 g
Ash0.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 623 Calories from Fat 353

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 39.2 g 60.3%

Saturated Fat 12.6 g 63%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 173.1 mg 57.7%

Sodium 179.6 mg 7.5%

Total Carbohydrates 25.6 g 8.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 37.1 g 74.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 53.3%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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