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Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.3 MG | 3% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 24% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 MG | 10% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 15% | |
| Folate, total | 9 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 28.6 MG | 5% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 UG | 5% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.3 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 24.4 UG | 20% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 40 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 MG | 7% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 136 MG | 11% | |
| Potassium, K | 161 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 252 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.5 MG | 5% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Selenium, Se | 13 UG | 24% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 11.9g per 100g.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (24% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (24% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (20% DV).
About Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken
Chinese restaurant lemon chicken typically arrives as battered, fried chicken pieces glazed in a sweet, tangy lemon sauce. The coating and sauce together push the carb load up while the fat from frying adds richness. Protein is moderate. It's not a light dish, but the lemon brightness makes it feel fresher than many fried takeout options.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken include Selenium, Se (24% DV) , Niacin (24% DV) , and Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 252 calories per 100 grams, Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken gets 19% of its calories from protein, 33% from carbohydrates, and 48% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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