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Fried Chicken

+2.9

Deep-frying oils and refined coating move this meal into pro-inflammatory range.

Ingredient score breakdown

deep-fried oils

+1.2

Repeated high-heat oils can increase inflammatory compounds.

refined flour coating

+0.9

Low-fiber refined starch raises score.

high sodium

+0.5

Processed seasoning load.

protein

-0.3

Protein partially offsets score.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Often low FODMAP ingredients but still pro-inflammatory.

Healthier alternatives

  • grilled chicken
  • baked salmon

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