Church's Chicken - Original Chicken Thigh has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 6.72g 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 17.64 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.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 26% | |
| Calories from Fat | 64% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 10% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- High in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 571.1 mg | 23.8% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.84 g | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35.3% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 29.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 2.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23 g 35.4%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Trans Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 110 mg 36.7%
Sodium 680 mg 28.3%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 21 g 42%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
