The "perfect" Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
The "perfect" Southern Fried Chicken has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 20.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 33.5 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's very high MUFA and very high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Southern 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 15, for The "perfect" Southern Fried Chicken, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 8% | |
| Calories from Fat | 88% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 5% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 41.7 IU | 0.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 11.9 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0.65 mg | 1.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 IU | 0.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2 mg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 8.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 8.5 mcg | 2.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 5.2 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 mcg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.33 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21.8 mg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 0.49 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 7.7 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 52.6 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 73.8 mg | 2.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 3171.6 mg | 132.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Zinc | 0.49 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 5 mcg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.11 g | 0.46% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.5 g | 10.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 43.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.8 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 8.5 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1764 Calories from Fat 1562
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 173.6 g 267.1%
Saturated Fat 27.5 g 137.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 122.3 mg 40.8%
Sodium 19473.9 mg 811.4%
Total Carbohydrates 20.3 g 6.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 33.5 g 67%
Vitamin A 5.1% Vitamin C 6.7%
Calcium 13.4% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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