Ingredient | Nutrition | Cost |
Boneless skinless chicken breast | Protein (27 g), Iron (5%). Good source of Vitamin B6, Phosphorus. Very good source of Protein, Niacin, Selenium. | $3 |
Fresh red bell pepper | Fiber (1 g/3%), Vitamin A (27%), Vitamin C (135%), Iron (1%). | $0.97 |
Fresh cabbage | Fiber (1 g/6%), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (1%), Vitamin C (47%), Calcium (4%), Iron (1%). | $0.32 |
Fresh organic baby carrots | Fiber (1 g/4%), Vitamin A (82%), Vitamin C (2%), Calcium (1%), Iron (2%). Very good source of Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Manganese. | $0.25 |
Frozen broccoli florets | Fiber (2 g/6%), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (10%), Vitamin C (47%), Calcium (3%), Iron (3%). Very good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, and Manganese. | $0.99 |
Fresh white onion | Vitamin C (3%). | $0.31 |
Canned water chestnuts | Fiber (1 g/3%), Vitamin C (2%). Good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. | $0.50 |
Toasted sesame seeds | Fiber (1 g/4%), Protein (1 g), Calcium (7%), Iron (5%). Very good source of Copper and Manganese. | $0.40 |
Jasmine rice | Good source of Manganese and Selenium. | $0.88 |
Chow mein noodles | Fiber (1 g/4%), Protein (3 g), Iron (4%). Good source of Manganese and Selenium. | $0.10 |
Fresh pineapple | Fiber (2 g/9%), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (2%), Vitamin C (131%), Calcium (2%), Iron (3%). Very good source of Manganese; good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, and Copper. | $2.99 |
Total | Fiber (10 g/39%), Protein (34 g), Iron (24%), Calcium (17%), Vitamin A (122%), Vitamin C (367%). | Stir fry: $2.22/person Pineapple: $0.35/person |
Cost per person: $2.57
Nutritional Goals: Excellent Vitamin A and Vitamin C; Good Fiber; Fair Iron, and Calcium. Lean protein source. No whole grains.
Recipe for Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry. I recommend doubling the soy sauce (if you're not worried about sodium). The cabbage was a great addition, both nutrition and taste wise, without adding much to the cost.
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