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Mexican Fun Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Fun Chicken Recipe

Mexican Fun Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 8.7g 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 36.2 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.

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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 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 67, for Mexican Fun Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein42%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs10%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A269.1 IU5.4%Top 30%High
Retinol32.1 mcg
Vitamin C3.1 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5 mg24.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.38 mg19.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate20.2 mcg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg11.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium88.9 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Iron0.38 mg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Magnesium24 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus167.6 mg16.8%Top 30%High
Potassium343.5 mg9.8%Top 10%Very High
Sodium245.8 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.76 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16 mcg22.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.3 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Starch0.4 g
Sugars0.9 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.8 g27.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g14.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water74.4 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 Calories from Fat 164

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 98.1 mg 32.7%

Sodium 644.1 mg 26.8%

Total Carbohydrates 8.7 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 36.2 g 72.4%

Vitamin A 14.1% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 23.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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