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Ginger/Garlic Glazed Cornish Game Hens - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ginger/Garlic Glazed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Ginger/Garlic Glazed Cornish Game Hens has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 4.8g 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 24.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 44, for Ginger/Garlic Glazed Cornish Game Hens, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein64%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A105.8 IU2.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol16.8 mcg
Vitamin C12.3 mg20.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.2 mg25.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.65 mg32.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate9 mcg2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.65 mg6.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.3 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.65 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.7 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus129 mg12.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium253.5 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Sodium52.7 mg2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.3 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.3 mcg17.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.1 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.52 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.7 g31.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.6 g4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.65 g3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water78.1 g
Ash0.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4 g 6.2%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 108.7 mg 36.2%

Sodium 81.7 mg 3.4%

Total Carbohydrates 4.8 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 24.4 g 48.8%

Vitamin A 3.3% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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