Spicy Chicken Thigh

Popeye's

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FAQ

Popeye's - Spicy Chicken Thigh has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 10.08g 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 17.64 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Popeye's - Spicy Chicken Thigh has been given a composite ranking of 5, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	22%
	Calories from Fat	65%
	Calories from Carbs	13%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Very high in Saturated Fat
High in Cholesterol
High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

Diet	Suitability
Atkins Diet	LOW
Low Fat Diet	LOW
Zone Diet	LOW

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Sodium	579.5 mg	24.1%	Top 30%	High

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Carbohydrate	10.1 g	3.4%	Bottom 30%	Low
Dietary Fiber	1.3 g	5%	Mid 40%	Average
Sugars	0 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	17.6 g	35.3%	Top 30%	High

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Fat	22.7 g	34.9%	Top 30%	High
Saturated Fat	7.6 g	37.8%	Top 30%	High
Total Trans Fatty Acids	0 g


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Nutrition Facts

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 6 g 30%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%

Sodium 460 mg 19.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 14 g 28%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

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*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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