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Spicy Chicken Nuggets - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Chicken Nuggets Recipe

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

The food contains 9.2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 31 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets has been given a composite ranking of 71, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs10%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Low in Sodium

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 A106.6 IU2.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol21 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D13.8 IU3.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin9 mg44.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.6 mg29.9%Top 10%Very High
Folate3.6 mcg0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34.7 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium31.7 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus165.3 mg16.5%Top 30%High
Potassium239.5 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium59.8 mg2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.6 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15 mcg21.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.5 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.6 g37.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine1.2 mg
Leucine1.2 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine1.2 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine1.2 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.7 g22.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.2 g15.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat8.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386 Calories from Fat 220

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.5 g 37.7%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.8 mg 30.9%

Sodium 99.8 mg 4.2%

Total Carbohydrates 9.2 g 3.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 31 g 62%

Vitamin A 3.6% Vitamin C

Calcium 5.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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