Chicken Verde 3 has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 47.7g 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 46.7 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.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a 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 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 82, for Chicken Verde 3, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 39% | |
Calories from Fat | 21% | |
Calories from Carbs | 40% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.19 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 6.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 36.4 mg | 60.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 1.5 IU | 0.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.19 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 11.1% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 4 mg | 19.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.38 mg | 18.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 23 mcg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 13.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.19 mcg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.57 mg | 5.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 36.6 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.94 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 17.2 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 101.3 mg | 10.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.19 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 176.6 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.38 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.19 mg | 9.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Selenium | 13 mcg | 18.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.62 g | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.9 g | |||
Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.8 g | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.77 g | 3.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3 g 17.4%
Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 96.8 mg 32.3%
Sodium 936 mg 39%
Total Carbohydrates 47.7 g 15.9%
Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 46.7 g 93.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 321.7%
Calcium 19.4% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 20
Protein 0.81 g | Carbs 2.56 g | Fat 0.69 g
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 12.9 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 186
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 111
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 4.1 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 123
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 11.9 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 379
Protein 23.1 g | Carbs 38.7 g | Fat 15.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 2.13 g | Fat 3.8 g