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Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing Recipe

Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 23g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 45, for Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3000 IU60%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium200 mg20%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium760 mg21.7%
Sodium1630 mg67.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23 g7.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars12 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30 g60%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat24 g36.9%
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420 Calories from Fat 220

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24 g 36.9%

Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 85 mg 28.3%

Sodium 1630 mg 67.9%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 12 g

Protein 30 g 60%

Vitamin A 60% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 20% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Cajun-Chicken-Salad-with-Spicy-Ranch-Dressing-105281 Embed Table:

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