gravy for chicken Recipe
gravy for chicken has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 37.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.76 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 81, for gravy for chicken, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 9% | |
| Calories from Fat | 49% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very low in Cholesterol
- High in Iron
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6770 IU | 135.4% | ||
| Vitamin C | 7.9 mg | 13.2% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 2.8 mg | 9.4% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.28 mg | 18.7% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.27 mg | 15.9% | ||
| Niacin | 2.7 mg | 13.5% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5.2% | ||
| Folate | 50.4 mcg | 12.6% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 mcg | 1.3% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.93 mg | 9.3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 72 mg | 7.2% | ||
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 20.9% | ||
| Magnesium | 29.2 mg | 7.3% | ||
| Phosphorus | 147 mg | 14.7% | ||
| Potassium | 356.1 mg | 10.2% | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0.1% | ||
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.3% | ||
| Copper | 0.46 mg | 23.2% | ||
| Manganese | 0.41 mg | 20.3% | ||
| Selenium | 7.7 mcg | 11% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 12.5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9.6% | ||
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 30.3% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.7 g 30.3%
Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 3 mg 1%
Sodium 2 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrates 37.6 g 12.5%
Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 8.2 g 16.4%
Vitamin A 135.4% Vitamin C 13.2%
Calcium 7.2% Iron 20.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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