Group Recipes Chicken Coconut Soup Tom Kha Gai Recipe Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Group Recipes Chicken Coconut Soup Tom Kha Gai Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 57%. At 1311mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Group Recipes Chicken Coconut Soup Tom Kha Gai Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 566 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 806
Total Fat: 69g
Saturated Fat: 56g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Sodium: 1311mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 25g
Calcium: 119mg Iron: 13mg
Potassium: 1236mg Vitamin A: 35mcg
Vitamin C: 76mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 5 cups coconut milk (canned will do)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large pieces of chicken breast
  • 1/2 inch cube of ginger
  • 2 green chilies (for that burn in the back of the throat)
  • 2 red chilies (for that burn on the tongue)
  • 4 lemon grass stalks
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves (ningmengye in mandarin)
  • 2 lemons or limes
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • A handful of coriander sprigs
  • Salt to taste (traditionally, fish sauce is used to salt this dish... unfortunately, i absolutely detest it)

Instructions

Visit Group Recipes's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)