Easy Mexican Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 0.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 33.3 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.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 16, for Easy Mexican Chicken, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 59% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 224.1 IU | 4.5% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 44.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.69 mg | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 8.3 IU | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 8.3 mg | 41.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.69 mg | 34.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 6.9 mcg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.4 mg | 13.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 154.5 mg | 15.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.69 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 26.9 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 254.5 mg | 25.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 317.9 mg | 9.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 959.5 mg | 40% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 28.3 mcg | 40.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 0.55 g | 0.18% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.07 g | 0.28% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.1 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 23 g | 45.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 2.1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.7 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
Valine | 1.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.7 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 2.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7 g | 10.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 Calories from Fat 91
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1 g 15.5%
Saturated Fat 5.7 g 28.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 91 mg 30.3%
Sodium 1391.3 mg 58%
Total Carbohydrates 0.8 g 0.27%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 33.3 g 66.6%
Vitamin A 6.5% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 22.4% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 19.7 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 169
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 22.9 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 123
Protein 0.64 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 185
Protein 20.2 g | Carbs 4.9 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 84
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 21.1 g | Fat 0.67 g
Per Serving | Calories 203
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 16.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 199
Protein 6 g | Carbs 24.3 g | Fat 8.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 13.7 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 4.1 g