Chilli Con Carne (700g lean mince) has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 20.6g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 31.2 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 5.92 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 64, for Chilli Con Carne (700g lean mince), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 57% | |
Calories from Carbs | 17% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 570 IU | 11.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 21.6 mg | 36% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.9 mg | 6.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.32 mg | 21.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.48 mg | 28.2% | ||
Niacin | 8.2 mg | 40.8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.64 mg | 32% | ||
Folate | 58.8 mcg | 14.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 2.9 mcg | 48% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.8 mg | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 97 mg | 9.7% | ||
Iron | 5.9 mg | 32.9% | ||
Magnesium | 73.2 mg | 18.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 305 mg | 30.5% | ||
Potassium | 997 mg | 28.5% | ||
Sodium | 333.1 mg | 13.9% | ||
Zinc | 6.6 mg | 43.7% | ||
Copper | 0.32 mg | 16% | ||
Manganese | 0.48 mg | 24% | ||
Selenium | 21.1 mcg | 30.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 6.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 24.8% | ||
Sugars | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 31.2 g | 62.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 30.1 g | 46.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 14.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.1 g 46.3%
Saturated Fat 10.4 g 52%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 96.6 mg 32.2%
Sodium 333.1 mg 13.9%
Total Carbohydrates 20.6 g 6.9%
Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.8%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 31.2 g 62.4%
Vitamin A 11.4% Vitamin C 36%
Calcium 9.7% Iron 32.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 382
Protein 35.6 g | Carbs 35.3 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 367
Protein 23.1 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 582
Protein 28.6 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 49.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 452
Protein 21.2 g | Carbs 59.4 g | Fat 15.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 376
Protein 26.8 g | Carbs 38.3 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 593
Protein 58.3 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 34.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 19.7 g | Carbs 39.5 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 358
Protein 35.2 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 15.9 g