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Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken Recipe

Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 10.5g 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. With 27.4 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.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Chinese cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 51, for Quick and Easy Chinese Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein56%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A75.4 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Retinol4.7 mcg
Vitamin C1.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.2 mg30.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.47 mg23.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate7.6 mcg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.95 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11.8 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.47 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium21.3 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus130.3 mg13%Mid 40%Average
Potassium264 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Sodium289.4 mg12.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.47 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.5 mcg25.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.24 g0.95%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.3 g3.5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.38 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol2.8 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242 Calories from Fat 43

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.8 mg 21.9%

Sodium 610.7 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 10.5 g 3.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 27.4 g 54.8%

Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 2.5% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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