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Cheryl's Chicken & Quinoa Skillet - Ww Points = 9 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheryl's Chicken & Quinoa Skillet - Ww Points = 9 Recipe

Cheryl's Chicken & Quinoa Skillet - Ww Points = 9 has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 71.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 29 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.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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 6 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 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.

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 90, for Cheryl's Chicken & Quinoa Skillet - Ww Points = 9, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.59 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol1.2 mcg
Vitamin C19.8 mg33%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0.59 IU0.15%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.3 mg14.8%Top 30%High
Folate80.8 mcg20.2%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.59 mg5.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.8 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium57.7 mg14.4%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus167.2 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Potassium0.3 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium180.8 mg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.89 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.3 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.59 mg29.6%Top 30%High
Selenium7.4 mcg10.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.2 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.3%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.6 g17.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.6 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.21 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 439 Calories from Fat 48

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.3 g 8.2%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25.6 mg 8.5%

Sodium 611.1 mg 25.5%

Total Carbohydrates 71.7 g 23.9%

Dietary Fiber 12.1 g48.4%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 29 g 58%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 111.7%

Calcium 12.5% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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