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Easy Low-Carb Mexican Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Low-Carb Mexican Chicken Recipe

Easy Low-Carb Mexican Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 8.7g 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. With 36.9 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 average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 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 51, for Easy Low-Carb Mexican Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein67%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A171.3 IU3.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol5.4 mcg
Vitamin C1.5 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.1 mg30.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.38 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate3.8 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.77 mg7.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.1 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.77 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium21.5 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus134.9 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Potassium338.7 mg9.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium381.7 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Zinc0.38 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.2 mcg27.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.3 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.96 g3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.1 g28.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.6 g2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.31 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223 Calories from Fat 38

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.3 g 6.6%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 87.7 mg 29.2%

Sodium 996.3 mg 41.5%

Total Carbohydrates 8.7 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 3.6 g

Protein 36.9 g 73.8%

Vitamin A 8.9% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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