Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar to Houston's) Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar to Houston's) has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 29.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 34.4 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 62, for Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar to Houston's), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 29% | |
| Calories from Fat | 46% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 25% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Very high in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.73 IU | 0.01% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 14 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 7.6 mcg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15 mcg | 2.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.15 mg | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 64.3 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 0.44 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 12.1 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 85.2 mg | 8.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 137.7 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 297.4 mg | 12.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.44 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 3.5 mcg | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g | 10.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.6 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 Calories from Fat 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.6 g 37.8%
Saturated Fat 10.8 g 54%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 83.8 mg 27.9%
Sodium 2034.5 mg 84.8%
Total Carbohydrates 29.5 g 9.8%
Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%
Sugars 6.2 g
Protein 34.4 g 68.8%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 44% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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