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mexican carrots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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mexican carrots Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Vitamin E
  • No Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A45930 IU918.6%
Vitamin C41.7 mg69.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E5.1 mg16.9%
Thiamin0.29 mg19.3%
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.6%
Niacin4.7 mg23.5%
Vitamin B61.1 mg55.1%
Folate84.4 mcg21.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.95 mg9.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium161 mg16.1%
Iron3.5 mg19.6%
Magnesium70.8 mg17.7%
Phosphorus172 mg17.2%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium405.3 mg16.9%
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%
Copper0.23 mg11.6%
Manganese0.85 mg42.7%
Selenium1.4 mcg2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate43.8 g14.6%
Dietary Fiber15.4 g61.6%
Sugars17.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.3 g10.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30.6 g47.1%
Saturated Fat4.3 g21.5%
Monounsaturated Fat20.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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