POPEYES, Spicy Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006: amino acid profile
as sold · USDA SR Legacy, FDC ID 170338 (Fast Foods)
Protein /100 g19.6 g
Energy /100 g253 kcal
Carbs /100 g18.5 g
Fat /100 g11.2 g
Amino acid score112%
Limiting amino acidnone (complete)
How much protein and leucine does it contain?
Per 100 g, POPEYES, Spicy Chicken Strips, analyzed 2006 provides 19.6 g protein and 1.47 g leucine. Use the listed preparation when comparing portions.
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The first column of amounts is per 100 g of food; the second compares the composition of the protein itself.
| Amino acid | g / 100 g | g / 100 g protein |
|---|---|---|
| Leucine Essential (BCAA) | 1.47 | 7.5 |
| Isoleucine Essential (BCAA) | 0.81 | 4.1 |
| Valine Essential (BCAA) | 0.86 | 4.4 |
| Lysine Essential | 1.39 | 7.1 |
| Threonine Essential | 0.78 | 4.0 |
| Phenylalanine Essential | 0.79 | 4.0 |
| Methionine Essential | 0.47 | 2.4 |
| Histidine Essential | 0.63 | 3.2 |
| Tryptophan Essential | 0.23 | 1.2 |
| Glutamic acid Non-essential | 3.56 | 18.2 |
| Aspartic acid Non-essential | 1.65 | 8.4 |
| Proline Non-essential | 0.99 | 5.1 |
| Alanine Non-essential | 1.01 | 5.2 |
| Serine Non-essential | 0.77 | 3.9 |
| Tyrosine Non-essential | 0.51 | 2.6 |
| Arginine Non-essential | 1.10 | 5.6 |
| Cysteine Non-essential | 0.26 | 1.3 |
| Glycine Non-essential | 0.78 | 4.0 |
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By Logan King and Dr Paul T Morgan, Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Metabolism, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Amino acid score compares this food's scarcest essential amino acid with the WHO/FAO/UNU 2007 adult pattern; 100%+ means every essential amino acid is carried in good proportion. Data: USDA SR Legacy, FDC ID 170338 (Fast Foods). Educational reference, not medical advice.