Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar⏱ 34 min total

Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar

Per 1 serving · 385 g · 15 ingredients

Calories
479
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    31g
    25% of calories
  • Carbs
    42g
    34% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    41% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar (385 g) has 479 calories, with 31 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (41% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), dietary fiber (26% DV) and Vitamin A (21% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
125cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.5g
Net carbs
35g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.2g
30 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein62%
  • Dietary fiber26%
  • Vitamin A21%
  • Vitamin C54%
  • Vitamin E22%
  • Vitamin K220%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Folate (B9)19%
  • Vitamin B1214%
  • Calcium11%
  • Potassium19%
  • Zinc16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 14 min
  1. 1

    Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add chicken to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4-7 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl combine chicken, Greek yogurt, red onion, celery, mayonnaise, almonds, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  4. 4

    To assemble, divide chicken mixture, kale, cranberries, apples, pecans, and grapes into four wide-mouth canning jars with tight-fitting lids.

  5. 5

    Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (385 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A186 μg
21%
Vitamin C49 mg
54%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
22%
Vitamin K264 μg
220%
Thiamine0.3 mg
22%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
30%
Niacin12 mg
75%
Vitamin B61 mg
86%
Folate (B9)75 μg
19%
Vitamin B120.3 μg
14%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
41%
Choline113 mg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium112 mg
11%
Iron2 mg
22%
Potassium892 mg
19%
Magnesium84 mg
20%
Phosphorus369 mg
53%
Zinc2 mg
16%
Copper1 mg
90%
Manganese1 mg
43%
Selenium29 μg
52%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.4 g—
Alpha carotene18 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene2,089 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride9 μg—
Fructose10 g—
Galactose0.2 g—
Glucose6 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.4 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats7 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol9 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.1 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.4 g—
Total omega 63 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 479 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 91min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar?

One serving of Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar (1 serving) has 479 calories, which works out to 125 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar high in protein?

It provides a solid 31 g of protein per serving (62% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 35 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar?

170 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Chicken, Apple, and Pecan Salad in a Jar?

30 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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