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Spicy Cashew Chicken 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Cashew Chicken 2 Recipe

Spicy Cashew Chicken 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 21g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 27.7 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 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 83, for Spicy Cashew Chicken 2, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs24%

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 Iron

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A227 IU4.5%Top 30%High
Retinol5.4 mcg
Vitamin C31.1 mg51.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D2.7 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.4 mg37.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.68 mg33.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate35.1 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.4 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35.8 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.7 mg15%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium96.6 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus275.7 mg27.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium660.1 mg18.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium287.3 mg12%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.68 mg33.8%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.68 mg33.8%Top 10%Very High
Selenium22.3 mcg31.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.2 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3 g11.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars4.2 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.7 g37.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.4 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid2 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.7 g18%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.4 g11.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 156

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.3 g 26.6%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 51.3 mg 17.1%

Sodium 425.2 mg 17.7%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 6.2 g

Protein 27.7 g 55.4%

Vitamin A 6.7% Vitamin C 76.7%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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