El Pollo Restaurant Peruvian Roasted Chicken Recipe
El Pollo Restaurant Peruvian Roasted Chicken has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 9.5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 60.5 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and high PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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. 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Peruvian 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 73, for El Pollo Restaurant Peruvian Roasted Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 28% | |
| Calories from Fat | 68% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.31 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 20.2 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0.78 mg | 1.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 3.6 mg | 18% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 4.4 mcg | 1.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 mcg | 2.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.47 mg | 4.7% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 0.94 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 14.2 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 96.9 mg | 9.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 143.9 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 107.2 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.63 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 8.4 mcg | 12.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.48 g | 0.5% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.39 g | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.5 g | 18.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 15.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.2 g | |||
| Ash | 0.8 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 885 Calories from Fat 590
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65.5 g 100.8%
Saturated Fat 16.3 g 81.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 248.5 mg 82.8%
Sodium 686.2 mg 28.6%
Total Carbohydrates 9.5 g 3.2%
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%
Sugars 1.1 g
Protein 60.5 g 121%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 8.3% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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