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Quick & Easy Cashew Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick & Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe

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

The food contains 2.9g 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 35.2 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.

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

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick & Easy Cashew Chicken has been given a composite ranking of 47, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein83%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A34.1 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Retinol10.4 mcg
Vitamin C3 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.9 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin11.9 mg59.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.74 mg37%Top 10%Very High
Folate8.1 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.5 mg14.8%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10.4 mg1%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.74 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium31.9 mg8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus243 mg24.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium448.1 mg12.8%Top 10%Very High
Sodium73.6 mg3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.74 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium36.3 mcg51.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.15 g0.7%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Starch0 g
Sugars0.9 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26.1 g52.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine1.5 mg
Leucine1.5 mg
Lysine2.2 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1.5 mg
Arginine1.5 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine1.5 mg
Aspartic Acid2.2 mg
Glutamic Acid3.7 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.4 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.37 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water100.7 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 Calories from Fat 17

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.9 g 2.9%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 87.7 mg 29.2%

Sodium 99.3 mg 4.1%

Total Carbohydrates 2.9 g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 35.2 g 70.4%

Vitamin A 0.9% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 1.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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