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

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein59%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs1%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A224.1 IU4.5%Top 30%High
Retinol44.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.69 mg1.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D8.3 IU2.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin8.3 mg41.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.69 mg34.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate6.9 mcg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.4 mg13.8%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium154.5 mg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.69 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.9 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus254.5 mg25.4%Top 10%Very High
Potassium317.9 mg9.1%Top 10%Very High
Sodium959.5 mg40%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.4 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium28.3 mcg40.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.55 g0.18%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.07 g0.28%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g45.9%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine1.4 mg
Leucine1.4 mg
Lysine2.1 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1.4 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine1.4 mg
Aspartic Acid2.1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.4 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.9 g19.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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