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Ranch Chicken Nuggets - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ranch Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Ranch Chicken Nuggets has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 0.9g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.3 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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.

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 82, for Ranch Chicken Nuggets, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein46%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs1%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A78.9 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Retinol21.8 mcg
Vitamin C8.8 mg14.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4.2 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7 mg35.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.7 mg35.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate35.1 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid2.8 mg28.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium15.1 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium43.9 mg11%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus180 mg18%Top 30%High
Potassium0.7 mg0.02%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium118.7 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Copper0.35 mg17.5%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.35 mg17.5%Top 30%High
Selenium19.6 mcg28.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.32 g0.11%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.04 g0.14%Bottom 10%Very Low
Sugars0.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.3 g8.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat8.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat8.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268 Calories from Fat 136

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.2 g 23.4%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 109.7 mg 36.6%

Sodium 338.4 mg 14.1%

Total Carbohydrates 0.9 g 0.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 30.3 g 60.6%

Vitamin A 4.5% Vitamin C 41.7%

Calcium 4.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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