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Virginia's Cuban Garlic Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Virginia's Cuban Garlic Chicken Recipe

Virginia's Cuban Garlic Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 9g 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 26 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Cuban 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 28, for Virginia's Cuban Garlic Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein47%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium470 mg13.4%
Sodium450 mg18.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9 g3%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat2 g10%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 85 mg 28.3%

Sodium 450 mg 18.8%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g 3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 4 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 4% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bbq-with-bobby-flay/virginias-cuban-garlic-chicken-recipe/index.html Embed Table:

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