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Greek Chicken Skewers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek Chicken Skewers Recipe

Greek Chicken Skewers has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 1.1g 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 36.5 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.

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. 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 43, for Greek Chicken Skewers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein74%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A35 IU0.7%
Vitamin C3.8 mg6.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.12 mg7.8%
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.7%
Niacin17.7 mg88.3%
Vitamin B60.89 mg44.7%
Folate6.8 mcg1.7%
Vitamin B120.6 mcg10%
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg13.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22 mg2.2%
Iron1.2 mg6.5%
Magnesium45.2 mg11.3%
Phosphorus312 mg31.2%
Potassium414.9 mg11.9%
Sodium104.5 mg4.4%
Zinc1.3 mg8.6%
Copper0.07 mg3.6%
Manganese0.06 mg3.1%
Selenium28.4 mcg40.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.1 g0.4%
Dietary Fiber0.1 g0.4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein36.5 g73%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.1 g7.8%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.1 g 7.8%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 91.4 mg 30.5%

Sodium 104.5 mg 4.4%

Total Carbohydrates 1.1 g 0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 36.5 g 73%

Vitamin A 0.7% Vitamin C 6.3%

Calcium 2.2% Iron 6.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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