Chicken With Carrots and Asparagus Recipe
Chicken With Carrots and Asparagus has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 7.8g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 70, for Chicken With Carrots and Asparagus, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 30% | |
| Calories from Fat | 55% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 15% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.72 IU | 0.01% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 20 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 1.7 mg | 8.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 14.5 mcg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 1.4 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.24 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8.5 mg | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Magnesium | 7.5 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 41.3 mg | 4.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Potassium | 104.1 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 44.2 mg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Zinc | 0.24 mg | 1.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 5.3 mcg | 7.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.88 g | 0.6% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.31 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.8 g | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.2 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.2 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.7 g | |||
| Ash | 0.5 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 Calories from Fat 116
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%
Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 59.7 mg 19.9%
Sodium 182.8 mg 7.6%
Total Carbohydrates 7.8 g 2.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 1.9 g
Protein 15.6 g 31.2%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 3.5% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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