ground beef chile has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C.
The food contains 11.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 16.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 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 has a 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 45, for ground beef chile, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 29% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 19% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 870 IU | 17.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 18 mg | 30% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.74 mg | 2.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.07 mg | 4.9% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.22 mg | 12.7% | ||
Niacin | 3.9 mg | 19.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 11.7% | ||
Folate | 20 mcg | 5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.6 mcg | 26% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.34 mg | 3.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 36 mg | 3.6% | ||
Iron | 2.1 mg | 11.6% | ||
Magnesium | 26.8 mg | 6.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 130 mg | 13% | ||
Potassium | 597.9 mg | 17.1% | ||
Sodium | 636.2 mg | 26.5% | ||
Zinc | 3.3 mg | 22.1% | ||
Copper | 0.2 mg | 10.2% | ||
Manganese | 0.09 mg | 4.6% | ||
Selenium | 11.3 mcg | 16.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 3.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10% | ||
Sugars | 5.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.7 g | 33.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13.1 g | 20.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1 g 20.2%
Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 52.2 mg 17.4%
Sodium 636.2 mg 26.5%
Total Carbohydrates 11.1 g 3.7%
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%
Sugars 5.4 g
Protein 16.7 g 33.4%
Vitamin A 17.4% Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 3.6% Iron 11.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 502
Protein 27.6 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 35 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 14.5 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 249
Protein 15.7 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 335
Protein 21.4 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 23.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 506
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 45.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 447
Protein 34 g | Carbs 44 g | Fat 16.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 244
Protein 19.8 g | Carbs 29.7 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 38 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 9.5 g