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Thai Ginger Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Thai Ginger Chicken Recipe

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

The food contains 43.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 33 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low 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 9 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Thai 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 59, for Thai Ginger Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs22%

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 Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A115 IU2.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol1.7 mcg
Vitamin C3.8 mg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1 IU0.25%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.7 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Folate21.6 mcg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid8.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11.6 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.5 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium26.5 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus86 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.17 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium219.8 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.33 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.17 mg8.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.33 mg16.6%Top 30%High
Selenium7.3 mcg10.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.3 g2.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.98 g3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.5 g11%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.1 g13.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6.4 g31.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 771 Calories from Fat 490

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 54.4 g 83.7%

Saturated Fat 38.3 g 191.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 72.6 mg 24.2%

Sodium 1321.1 mg 55%

Total Carbohydrates 43.8 g 14.6%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.6%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 33 g 66%

Vitamin A 13.8% Vitamin C 38.3%

Calcium 7% Iron 50%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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