mexican carrots has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 43.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average 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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 93, for mexican carrots, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 58% | |
Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 45930 IU | 918.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 41.7 mg | 69.5% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 5.1 mg | 16.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.29 mg | 19.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.33 mg | 19.6% | ||
Niacin | 4.7 mg | 23.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1.1 mg | 55.1% | ||
Folate | 84.4 mcg | 21.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.95 mg | 9.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 161 mg | 16.1% | ||
Iron | 3.5 mg | 19.6% | ||
Magnesium | 70.8 mg | 17.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 172 mg | 17.2% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 405.3 mg | 16.9% | ||
Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.7% | ||
Copper | 0.23 mg | 11.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.85 mg | 42.7% | ||
Selenium | 1.4 mcg | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 14.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 61.6% | ||
Sugars | 17.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.3 g | 10.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 30.6 g | 47.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 20.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.6 g 47.1%
Saturated Fat 4.3 g 21.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 405.3 mg 16.9%
Total Carbohydrates 43.8 g 14.6%
Dietary Fiber 15.4 g61.6%
Sugars 17.2 g
Protein 5.3 g 10.6%
Vitamin A 918.6% Vitamin C 69.5%
Calcium 16.1% Iron 19.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 145
Protein 5 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 114
Protein 1.6 g | Carbs 14.8 g | Fat 6.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 53
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 12.3 g | Fat 0.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 87
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 25.2 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 12
Protein 0.2 g | Carbs 2.1 g | Fat 0.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 153
Protein 3.2 g | Carbs 30.6 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 86
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 1.3 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 59
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 4.4 g