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Walnut Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Walnut Chicken Recipe

Walnut Chicken has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 6.8g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 34.3 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 average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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. 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Walnut Chicken has been given a composite ranking of 57, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs6%

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A63.1 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol17.9 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D11.8 IU2.9%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.7 mg38.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.51 mg25.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate11.8 mcg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17.4 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium34.4 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus167.7 mg16.8%Top 30%High
Potassium217.9 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Sodium562.8 mg23.5%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.51 mg25.6%Top 30%High
Selenium12.8 mcg18.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.5 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.56 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.6 g35.2%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1.5 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.7 g28.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat8.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492 Calories from Fat 329

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.5 g 56.2%

Saturated Fat 6.5 g 32.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.8 mg 30.9%

Sodium 1097.5 mg 45.7%

Total Carbohydrates 6.8 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 34.3 g 68.6%

Vitamin A 2.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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