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Mexican Style Rice & Beans w/ Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Style Rice & Beans w/ Chicken Recipe

Mexican Style Rice & Beans w/ Chicken has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 39.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 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 73, for Mexican Style Rice & Beans w/ Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat19%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A900 IU18%
Vitamin C18.9 mg31.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.48 mg1.6%
Thiamin0.28 mg18.9%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.4%
Niacin4.5 mg22.4%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.6%
Folate106.8 mcg26.7%
Vitamin B120.04 mcg0.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium85 mg8.5%
Iron2.7 mg14.9%
Magnesium49.6 mg12.4%
Phosphorus143 mg14.3%
Potassium489.3 mg14%
Sodium713.9 mg29.7%
Zinc1 mg6.7%
Copper0.35 mg17.7%
Manganese0.31 mg15.4%
Selenium2.2 mcg3.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39.7 g13.2%
Dietary Fiber7.9 g31.6%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.2 g38.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.2 g9.5%
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.2 g 9.5%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 23.8 mg 7.9%

Sodium 713.9 mg 29.7%

Total Carbohydrates 39.7 g 13.2%

Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 19.2 g 38.4%

Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 31.5%

Calcium 8.5% Iron 14.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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