Mexican Chicken Enchiladas (Restaurant Style) Recipe

Mexican Chicken Enchiladas (Restaurant Style) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 88.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 94.9 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.

Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's very high MUFA and high PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 10 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. Besides other nutrients, it is very high 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Chicken Enchiladas (Restaurant Style) has been given a composite ranking of 35, and in moderation.