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Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 17.6g 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 16.5 gms of protein, it is 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 average MUFA and average PUFA.

It has an average 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 an average 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 48, for Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A195.7 IU3.9%Top 30%High
Retinol24.1 mcg
Vitamin C4.9 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.1 mg15.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8.6 mcg2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.62 mg6.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.6 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus89.5 mg9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium159.3 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium185.8 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg8.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7.4 mcg10.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.9 g3.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.19 g0.74%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars9.2 g
Glucose4.3 mg
Fructose4.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.2 g20.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 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 267 Calories from Fat 131

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.5 g 22.3%

Saturated Fat 4 g 20%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 78.9 mg 26.3%

Sodium 301 mg 12.5%

Total Carbohydrates 17.6 g 5.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 14.9 g

Protein 16.5 g 33%

Vitamin A 6.3% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 2.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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