Chicken Schnitzel with Tomato Sauce
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 127.11 g | 46% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 117.1 g | 47% |
| Sugars | 14.7 g | 42% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.01 g | 36% |
| Protein | 141.4 g | 283% |
| Total Fat | 136.91 g | 176% |
| Saturated Fat | 24.45 g | 122% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 34.43 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.35 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0.74 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 773.4 mg | 258% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 289.2 mcg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D | 3.03 mcg | 15% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 4429.82 mg | 193% |
| Potassium | 2052.05 mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 214.79 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 181.16 mg | 43% |
| Iron | 11.69 mg | 65% |
| Zinc | 6.5 mg | 59% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
32%
Vitamin C
30%
Vitamin D
15%
Vitamin E
98%
Vitamin K
185%
Vitamin B1
71%
Vitamin B2
109%
Vitamin B3
357%
Vitamin B5
132%
Vitamin B6
163%
Vitamin B7
95%
Vitamin B9
46%
Vitamin B12
103%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
17%
Iron
65%
Magnesium
43%
Phosphorus
97%
Potassium
44%
Sodium
193%
Zinc
59%
Copper
69%
Manganese
49%
Selenium
287%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
15%
Isoleucine
17%
Valine
16%
Lysine
5%
Tryptophan
23%
Threonine
13%
Phenylalanine
29%
Methionine
17%
Histidine
15%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Chicken schnitzel, as a fried chicken dish, is considered a high-fat food. Observational evidence suggests that frying significantly influences chicken's cholesterol content and contributes to its high-fat nature, which can exacerbate digestive side effects for individuals on certain medications like GLP-1 agonists by slowing stomach emptying, according to Cleveland Clinic. Therefore, while chicken itself is a lean protein often recommended for managing conditions like GERD or high cholesterol, the fried preparation of schnitzel makes it less suitable than skinless, unfried chicken for these purposes, as Harvard Health notes, due to high-fat foods being harder to digest and potentially increasing acid exposure for GERD sufferers.
1. 4 Foods Not to Eat if You Have High Cholesterol - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2021
Summary: Skinless chicken or turkey breast, fish, and beans are recommended as leaner protein alternatives to replace high-saturated fat meats for managing high cholesterol.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/4-foods-not-to-eat-if-you-have-high-cholesterol
2. Cholesterol Levels in Chicken — By Part and Mode of Preparation
Source: Medical News Today, 2022
Summary: Chicken's cholesterol content varies significantly based on the specific part consumed and the method of preparation, with frying influencing these amounts.
Read More: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cholesterol-in-chicken
3. Gerd Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Chicken is a lean protein that can be a suitable choice for individuals managing GERD, as it is less likely to trigger acid reflux symptoms compared to high-fat foods.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/gerd-diet
4. Avoid These Foods While Taking Ozempic
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Fried chicken, a high-fat food, should be avoided by individuals taking GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, as its slow digestion can exacerbate side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and heartburn.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/ozempic-foods-to-avoid
