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My Mexican Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Mexican Chicken Recipe

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

The food contains 27.1g 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. With 32.3 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.

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.

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 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 My Mexican Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein42%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A241.5 IU4.8%Top 30%High
Retinol6.7 mcg
Vitamin C3.9 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.6 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.6 mg18.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%Top 30%High
Folate16.1 mcg4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.78 mg7.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.8 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.78 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.5 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus95.3 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium193.3 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium243.8 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.26 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.6 mcg15.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.57 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.4 g16.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.1 g3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 73

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.1 g 12.5%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 72.7 mg 24.2%

Sodium 941 mg 39.2%

Total Carbohydrates 27.1 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 32.3 g 64.6%

Vitamin A 18.6% Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 5.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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