Spicy Chicken Sandwiches (Banh Mi Ga) Recipe
Spicy Chicken Sandwiches (Banh Mi Ga) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 117.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 37.4 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Vietnamese cuisine. 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 34, for Spicy Chicken Sandwiches (Banh Mi Ga), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 20% | |
| Calories from Fat | 16% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 64% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Thiamin
- High in Dietary Fiber
- High in Iron
- Very high in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 159 IU | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 3.5 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Thiamin | 0.44 mg | 29.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 4.8 mg | 24% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 76 mcg | 19% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Folic Acid | 55.9 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.44 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 29.7 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 121 mg | 12.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 675.7 mg | 28.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Zinc | 0.87 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.44 mg | 21.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 20.5 mcg | 29.3% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 17.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.3 g | 32.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 2.6 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.9 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.4 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 8.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.7 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 749 Calories from Fat 116
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9 g 19.8%
Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 54.2 mg 18.1%
Sodium 1547.4 mg 64.5%
Total Carbohydrates 117.4 g 39.1%
Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27.6%
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 37.4 g 74.8%
Vitamin A 7.3% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 6.8% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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