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Fiery Cashew Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fiery Cashew Chicken Recipe

Fiery Cashew Chicken has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 18.3g 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. With 19.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 is also a 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 92, for Fiery Cashew Chicken, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.83 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol2.1 mcg
Vitamin C25 mg41.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.3 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.3 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.42 mg20.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate36.3 mcg9.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33.3 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium36.3 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus115.8 mg11.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium281.7 mg8%Top 30%High
Sodium155.7 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.83 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9.6 mcg13.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.6 g2.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.92 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.3 g16.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g17%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378 Calories from Fat 238

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.5 g 40.8%

Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 34.5 mg 11.5%

Sodium 373.6 mg 15.6%

Total Carbohydrates 18.3 g 6.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 19.8 g 39.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 100%

Calcium 8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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