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Easy Chicken and Asparagus - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Chicken and Asparagus Recipe

Easy Chicken and Asparagus has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 13.4g 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. With 34.5 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'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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 very 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 96, for Easy Chicken and Asparagus, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein37%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.63 IU0.01%Mid 40%Average
Retinol2.3 mcg
Vitamin C5.2 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.3 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.21 mg13.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.3%Top 30%High
Niacin3.3 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.5%Top 30%High
Folate95.4 mcg23.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16.5 mg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.63 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.1 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus87.4 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.21 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium25.4 mg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.63 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.21 mg10.5%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.21 mg10.5%Top 30%High
Selenium11.7 mcg16.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.8 g0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.2 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.2 g6.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.63 g3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.8 g
Ash0.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388 Calories from Fat 181

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.1 g 30.9%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 68.4 mg 22.8%

Sodium 121.3 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 13.4 g 4.5%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 34.5 g 69%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 41.7%

Calcium 7.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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