Chicken-Fried Steak & Gravy From EatingWell has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.
The food contains 28.8g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 34.1 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.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 50, for Chicken-Fried Steak & Gravy From EatingWell, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 42% | |
Calories from Fat | 23% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 345 IU | 6.9% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1.9% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.58 mg | 1.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.23 mg | 15.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.32 mg | 18.8% | ||
Niacin | 6.3 mg | 31.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.65 mg | 32.5% | ||
Folate | 29.2 mcg | 7.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 3.3 mcg | 54.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.56 mg | 5.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 28 mg | 2.8% | ||
Iron | 3.6 mg | 19.8% | ||
Magnesium | 42.4 mg | 10.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 317 mg | 31.7% | ||
Potassium | 625.8 mg | 17.9% | ||
Sodium | 998.8 mg | 41.6% | ||
Zinc | 3.8 mg | 25.6% | ||
Copper | 0.31 mg | 15.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.39 mg | 19.4% | ||
Selenium | 29.7 mcg | 42.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 9.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 0.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 34.1 g | 68.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.5 g | 13.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5 g 13.1%
Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 70.3 mg 23.4%
Sodium 998.8 mg 41.6%
Total Carbohydrates 28.8 g 9.6%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 34.1 g 68.2%
Vitamin A 6.9% Vitamin C 1.9%
Calcium 2.8% Iron 19.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 495
Protein 55.6 g | Carbs 19.7 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 424
Protein 32.1 g | Carbs 32.2 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 384
Protein 43.6 g | Carbs 23.3 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 440
Protein 33.8 g | Carbs 29.6 g | Fat 19.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 430
Protein 39.9 g | Carbs 40.8 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 388
Protein 23.4 g | Carbs 14.9 g | Fat 25 g
Per Serving | Calories 256
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 12.3 g | Fat 16.4 g