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Cheesy Mexican Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheesy Mexican Chicken Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein67%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C3.1 mg5.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.32 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.18 mg11.7%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.3%
Niacin26.4 mg132.2%
Vitamin B61.3 mg65.5%
Folate10.8 mcg2.7%
Vitamin B121 mcg16.9%
Pantothenic Acid2 mg20.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium214 mg21.4%
Iron3.2 mg17.5%
Magnesium69.6 mg17.4%
Phosphorus493 mg49.3%
Potassium652.6 mg18.6%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc2 mg13.4%
Copper0.1 mg5%
Manganese0.04 mg2.2%
Selenium42.6 mcg60.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein62.3 g124.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.5%
Saturated Fat4.6 g23%
Monounsaturated Fat0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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