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Quick chicken-flavored Quinoa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick chicken-flavored Quinoa Recipe

Quick chicken-flavored Quinoa has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin.

The food contains 20.8g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick chicken-flavored Quinoa has been given a composite ranking of 78, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs71%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.96 mg56.7%
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium1 mg0.1%
Iron2.4 mg13.6%
Magnesium0.4 mg0.1%
Phosphorus261 mg26.1%
Potassium0 mg
Sodium144.8 mg6%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg0.1%
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.8 g6.9%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2 g 3.1%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 144.8 mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 20.8 g 6.9%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 4.2 g 8.4%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 0.1% Iron 13.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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