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Ammmazing Mexican Chicken Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ammmazing Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ammmazing Mexican Chicken Casserole has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 53.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 29.3 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.

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.

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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 54, for Ammmazing Mexican Chicken Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs38%

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
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.24 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol41.2 mcg
Vitamin C6.1 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.8 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.6 mg12.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.24 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Folate26.4 mcg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid12.2 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium76 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Iron0.94 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.1 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus117.9 mg11.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium204.7 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium307.9 mg12.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.71 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.24 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Selenium8.7 mcg12.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.6 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.85 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars1.5 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.9 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water98.1 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554 Calories from Fat 232

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.7 g 39.5%

Saturated Fat 13.1 g 65.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 94.6 mg 31.5%

Sodium 1308.6 mg 54.5%

Total Carbohydrates 53.4 g 17.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 6.5 g

Protein 29.3 g 58.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 43.3%

Calcium 32.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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