Cheesy Green Chile Hominy Recipe
Cheesy Green Chile Hominy has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 37.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 22.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 52, for Cheesy Green Chile Hominy, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 22% | |
| Calories from Fat | 41% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Very high in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 146 IU | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 29.5 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0.56 IU | 0.14% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 7.8 mcg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28 mcg | 4.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 101.7 mg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 0.56 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 15.9 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 112 mg | 11.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 89.7 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 417.9 mg | 17.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 6.1 mcg | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g | 14.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.7 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 Calories from Fat 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.5 g 28.5%
Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 45.4 mg 15.1%
Sodium 1500.1 mg 62.5%
Total Carbohydrates 37.9 g 12.6%
Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 22.1 g 44.2%
Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 36.5% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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