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Chinese Chicken American Style - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chinese Chicken American Style Recipe

Chinese Chicken American Style 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 23.7g 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 37.7 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

It belongs to American 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 60, for Chinese Chicken American Style, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat57%
 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
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A256.6 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Retinol51.9 mcg
Vitamin C11.6 mg19.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D10.5 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.2 mg31%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.4%Top 10%Very High
Folate9.3 mcg2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.39 mcg6.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.78 mg7.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34.9 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium39.5 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus151.2 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Potassium244.2 mg7%Top 30%High
Sodium372.4 mg15.5%Top 30%High
Zinc0.78 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.39 mg19.4%Top 30%High
Selenium10.5 mcg15%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.2 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars4.3 g
Glucose1.9 mg
Fructose1.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.6 g29.2%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.8 g21.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4 g19.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 561 Calories from Fat 321

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35.6 g 54.8%

Saturated Fat 10.2 g 51%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 118.1 mg 39.4%

Sodium 960.8 mg 40%

Total Carbohydrates 23.7 g 7.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 11.2 g

Protein 37.7 g 75.4%

Vitamin A 13.2% Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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