Chicken Express - Fried Chicken Tender has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 15.12g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 21.16 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and high in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 2, for Chicken Express - Fried Chicken Tender, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 30% | |
| Calories from Fat | 48% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 22% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 806.3 mg | 33.6% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 23.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 35.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15 g 23.1%
Saturated Fat 7 g 35%
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 60 mg 20%
Sodium 800 mg 33.3%
Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 21 g 42%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
