Chunky Chicken and Cashew Salad with Rosemary Dressing Recipe
Chunky Chicken and Cashew Salad with Rosemary Dressing has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 26.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 29.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and average 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 74, for Chunky Chicken and Cashew Salad with Rosemary Dressing, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 37% | |
| Calories from Fat | 30% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Dietary Fiber
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2575 IU | 51.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 10.9 mg | 18.2% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 4.5% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg | 8.8% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.18 mg | 10.8% | ||
| Niacin | 13.8 mg | 69.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg | 40.2% | ||
| Folate | 47.2 mcg | 11.8% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49 mcg | 8.2% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 13.2% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 122 mg | 12.2% | ||
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 17.8% | ||
| Magnesium | 65.6 mg | 16.4% | ||
| Phosphorus | 275 mg | 27.5% | ||
| Potassium | 667.1 mg | 19.1% | ||
| Sodium | 250.6 mg | 10.4% | ||
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.18 mg | 9% | ||
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 18.4% | ||
| Selenium | 21.6 mcg | 30.9% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 8.9% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 21.6% | ||
| Sugars | 5.9 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.4 g | 58.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 16.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.7 g 16.5%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 73.5 mg 24.5%
Sodium 250.6 mg 10.4%
Total Carbohydrates 26.6 g 8.9%
Dietary Fiber 5.4 g21.6%
Sugars 5.9 g
Protein 29.4 g 58.8%
Vitamin A 51.5% Vitamin C 18.2%
Calcium 12.2% Iron 17.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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