Coconut Jerk Chicken has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 21.3g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 40.2 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
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 10.62 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 belongs to Caribbean 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 53, for Coconut Jerk Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 37% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 20% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 3150 IU | 63% | ||
Vitamin C | 34.2 mg | 57% | ||
Thiamin | 0.44 mg | 29% | ||
Niacin | 43.2 mg | 216% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1.5 mg | 73% | ||
Folate | 164 mcg | 41% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 160 mg | 16% | ||
Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | ||
Magnesium | 160 mg | 40% | ||
Potassium | 1193 mg | 34.1% | ||
Sodium | 630 mg | 26.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 7.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | ||
Sugars | 9.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 40.2 g | 80.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 20.7 g | 31.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 Calories from Fat 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.7 g 31.8%
Saturated Fat 13.3 g 66.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 88 mg 29.3%
Sodium 630 mg 26.3%
Total Carbohydrates 21.3 g 7.1%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 9.9 g
Protein 40.2 g 80.4%
Vitamin A 63% Vitamin C 57%
Calcium 16% Iron 59%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 84
Protein 4.4 g | Carbs 9.7 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 188
Protein 24.2 g | Carbs 10.1 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 433
Protein 14.8 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 41.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 20 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 23 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 25.8 g | Carbs 17.7 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 34.7 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 29.6 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 459
Protein 35.2 g | Carbs 39.7 g | Fat 17.4 g