Cheesy Mexican Chicken has a high-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 10g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 62.3 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 41, for Cheesy Mexican Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 67% | |
Calories from Fat | 23% | |
Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 300 IU | 6% | ||
Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 5.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.32 mg | 1.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 11.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 15.3% | ||
Niacin | 26.4 mg | 132.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1.3 mg | 65.5% | ||
Folate | 10.8 mcg | 2.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1 mcg | 16.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 2 mg | 20.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 214 mg | 21.4% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 17.5% | ||
Magnesium | 69.6 mg | 17.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 493 mg | 49.3% | ||
Potassium | 652.6 mg | 18.6% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.4% | ||
Copper | 0.1 mg | 5% | ||
Manganese | 0.04 mg | 2.2% | ||
Selenium | 42.6 mcg | 60.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 10 g | 3.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.2% | ||
Sugars | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 62.3 g | 124.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.4 g | 14.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4 g 14.5%
Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 160 mg 53.3%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 62.3 g 124.6%
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 5.2%
Calcium 21.4% Iron 17.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 241
Protein 26.5 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 192
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 9.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 323
Protein 39.3 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 14.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 245
Protein 19.7 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 191
Protein 6 g | Carbs 38.2 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 21.7 g | Carbs 4.9 g | Fat 26.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 19.4 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 13.2 g