MorningStar Farms - Chik has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Thiamin.
The food contains 22.3g 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. With 14.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for MorningStar Farms - Chik, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 5.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 10% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg | 35.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 70.5 mg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 2.1 mg | 11.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 376 mg | 10.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 705.1 mg | 29.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 18.8% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 2.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 14.1 g | 28.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 10.6 g | 16.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g 13.9%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 600 mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 19 g 6.3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 12 g 24%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 6% Iron 9.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 212
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 28.2 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 293
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 28.2 g | Fat 16.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 108
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 10.8 g | Fat 5.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 293
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 31.4 g | Fat 15.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 224
Protein 8.2 g | Carbs 22.4 g | Fat 11.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 197
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 22.5 g | Fat 7 g
Per 100g | Calories 172
Protein 18.8 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 164
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 13.4 g | Fat 5.2 g