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Mexican-Style Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican-Style Chicken Recipe

Mexican-Style Chicken has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 22g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 22.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low 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 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 39, for Mexican-Style Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A790 IU15.8%
Vitamin C19.6 mg32.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.32 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.4%
Niacin7.1 mg35.3%
Vitamin B60.46 mg23.2%
Folate11.2 mcg2.8%
Vitamin B120.22 mcg3.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium244 mg24.4%
Iron1.2 mg6.9%
Magnesium44.8 mg11.2%
Phosphorus225 mg22.5%
Potassium314.5 mg9%
Sodium511.1 mg21.3%
Zinc0.95 mg6.3%
Copper0.1 mg5.2%
Manganese0.18 mg9%
Selenium12.3 mcg17.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22 g7.3%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars1.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.2 g44.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.4 g17.5%
Saturated Fat6.6 g33%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.4 g 17.5%

Saturated Fat 6.6 g 33%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 60.4 mg 20.1%

Sodium 511.1 mg 21.3%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g 7.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 22.2 g 44.4%

Vitamin A 15.8% Vitamin C 32.6%

Calcium 24.4% Iron 6.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1085104 Embed Table:

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