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Lite Cashew Chicken Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lite Cashew Chicken Salad Recipe

Lite Cashew Chicken Salad has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 18.7g 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. With 25.4 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.

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 63, for Lite Cashew Chicken Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A144.7 IU2.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol6.5 mcg
Vitamin C5.7 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.3 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.3 mg36.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.81 mg40.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate29.3 mcg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.6 mg16.3%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium26.8 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium94.3 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus298.4 mg29.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium508.1 mg14.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium390.2 mg16.3%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Copper0.81 mg40.7%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0 mg
Selenium25.2 mcg36%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.2 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars5.9 g
Glucose1.6 mg
Fructose1.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.7 g41.3%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0.8 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine1.6 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.8 g27.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat8.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365 Calories from Fat 197

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.9 g 33.7%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 54.6 mg 18.2%

Sodium 480 mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 18.7 g 6.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 7.2 g

Protein 25.4 g 50.8%

Vitamin A 3.6% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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