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Grilled Chicken Thighs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

Grilled Chicken Thighs has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 15g 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 40 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Grilled Chicken Thighs has been given a composite ranking of 18, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium530 mg15.1%
Sodium1980 mg82.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15 g5%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars13 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein40 g80%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat34 g52.3%
Saturated Fat9 g45%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540 Calories from Fat 310

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34 g 52.3%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 190 mg 63.3%

Sodium 1980 mg 82.5%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 13 g

Protein 40 g 80%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 4% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Chicken-Thighs-238540 Embed Table:

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