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Mexicali Chicken 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexicali Chicken 3 Recipe

Mexicali Chicken 3 has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 6.5g 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 53.5 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 55, for Mexicali Chicken 3, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat68%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.26 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol74 mcg
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D12.5 IU3.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin6.2 mg31.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%Top 30%High
Folate10.1 mcg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.52 mcg8.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid1 mg10.4%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium119.5 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.7 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus210.6 mg21.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium239 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium360.2 mg15%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.8 mcg21.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.69 g0.6%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.31 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.9 g27.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1.3 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.4 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.8 g22.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.6 g28.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat7.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 760 Calories from Fat 512

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 56.9 g 87.5%

Saturated Fat 21.7 g 108.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 214.5 mg 71.5%

Sodium 1386.8 mg 57.8%

Total Carbohydrates 6.5 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 53.5 g 107%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 46% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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