Tom Yum Gai (Thai Hot & Sour Chicken Soup) Recipe
Tom Yum Gai (Thai Hot & Sour Chicken Soup) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 16.5g 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 19.9 gms of protein, it is 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 average MUFA and average 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.
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. 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Thai cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for Tom Yum Gai (Thai Hot & Sour Chicken Soup), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 32% | |
| Calories from Fat | 41% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 27% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 272 IU | 5.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Retinol | 2.8 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 3.8 mg | 19% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 17.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 14.9 mcg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.1 mg | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 0.35 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Magnesium | 21.1 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 76.1 mg | 7.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 259.9 mg | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Sodium | 510.4 mg | 21.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 9 mcg | 12.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.38 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Starch | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 3 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0.7 mg | |||
| Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.9 g | 13.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 0.76 g | 3.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Water | 128 g | |||
| Ash | 1.7 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%
Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 43.6 mg 14.5%
Sodium 1475.1 mg 61.5%
Total Carbohydrates 16.5 g 5.5%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%
Sugars 8.7 g
Protein 19.9 g 39.8%
Vitamin A 15.7% Vitamin C 28.3%
Calcium 3.5% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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