Family Style Chicken & Rice Dinner (by Pillsbury Best-Ever Chicken, Sept. 1999) Recipe

Family Style Chicken & Rice Dinner (by Pillsbury Best-Ever Chicken, Sept. 1999) has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 53g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.5 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.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Family Style Chicken & Rice Dinner (by Pillsbury Best-Ever Chicken, Sept. 1999) has been given a composite ranking of 69, and in moderation.