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Thai Lemongrass Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Thai Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Thai Lemongrass Chicken has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 2.3g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 67.1 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 average MUFA and average PUFA.

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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 29, for Thai Lemongrass Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein68%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A102.5 IU2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol18.7 mcg
Vitamin C1.6 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.7 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.27 mg16.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin6 mg30.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.7%Top 30%High
Folate10.2 mcg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.27 mcg4.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.1 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus159.3 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Potassium230.5 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium320.4 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Zinc1.9 mg12.8%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.6 mcg18.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.63 g0.21%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.14 g0.55%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.4 g36.9%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine1.1 mg
Leucine1.1 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.7 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.93 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 Calories from Fat 120

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.3 g 20.5%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 282.6 mg 94.2%

Sodium 1166.3 mg 48.6%

Total Carbohydrates 2.3 g 0.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 67.1 g 134.2%

Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 5.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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