⏱ 75 min totalFiggy Piggy Cornish Hens
Per 1 serving · 233 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein28g36% of calories
- Carbs16g20% of calories
- Fat16g44% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Figgy Piggy Cornish Hens (233 g) has 318 calories, with 28 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (57% DV), riboflavin (b2) (25% DV) and niacin (60% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 28%, 24% and 43% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein57%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Niacin60%
- Vitamin B650%
- Vitamin B1226%
- Pantothenic acid23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine19%
- Iron19%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium11%
- Zinc19%
- Copper16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
- Saturated fat24%
- Cholesterol43%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ bird Cornish game hen
⅜ tbsp Lemon juice
1 oz Bacon
1 ½ medium Figs
⅛ tsp Black pepper- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
1 ½ tsp Thyme
½ clove Garlic
Directions
- 1
Thinly slice garlic clove. Cut bacon and figs in half.
- 2
Preheat oven to 500F with rack in upper third.
- 3
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels with bacon.
- 4
Pat hens dry and season with 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Add fat in the skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke.
- 5
Brown 4 hen halves, skin side down, about 6 minutes. Transfer, skin side up, to a large 4-sided sheet pan. Brown remaining hens, transferring to sheet pan. Reserve skillet.
- 6
Scatter thyme and figs over hens, then roast until hens are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, deglaze skillet with lemon juice by simmering, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 30 seconds. Pour over roast hens. Scatter bacon and garlic over hens.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (233 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 38 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 7 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 26% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 23% |
| Choline | 18 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 51 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 248 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 25 μg | 45% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 99 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 30 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 318 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 60minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 38minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 45minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Figgy Piggy Cornish Hens?
One serving of Figgy Piggy Cornish Hens (1 serving) has 318 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Figgy Piggy Cornish Hens high in protein?
Yes. It has 28 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (8.9 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Figgy Piggy Cornish Hens keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Figgy Piggy Cornish Hens?
634 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Figgy Piggy Cornish Hens?
13 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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