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Mexican Minestrone 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Minestrone 3 Recipe

Mexican Minestrone 3 has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 56.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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. With 15.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is 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 belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Soup.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 91, for Mexican Minestrone 3, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs74%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A210.5 IU4.2%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C7.6 mg12.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate57.8 mcg14.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.8 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium33.8 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus75.4 mg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.27 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium290.6 mg12.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.27 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.27 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Selenium0.81 mcg1.2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.4 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.7%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.1 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid0.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.51 g0.79%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.11 g0.54%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 284 Calories from Fat 17

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.9 g 2.9%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1075.3 mg 44.8%

Total Carbohydrates 56.9 g 19%

Dietary Fiber 12.7 g50.8%

Sugars 3.6 g

Protein 15.3 g 30.6%

Vitamin A 15.6% Vitamin C 46.7%

Calcium 8.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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