Another Mexican Chicken Wings has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 3.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 83.6 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 34, for Another Mexican Chicken Wings, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 33% | |
Calories from Fat | 65% | |
Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.55 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 55.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 6.1 mg | 10.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 3.9 IU | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 7.4 mg | 37.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.55 mg | 27.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 5.8 mcg | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.28 mcg | 4.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 11% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 15.4 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 22.9 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 165.8 mg | 16.6% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 202.8 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 220.8 mg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.7 mg | 11% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 19.3 mcg | 27.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.07 g | 0.4% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.22 g | 0.88% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.3 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 23 g | 46.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.6 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 1.1 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.9 mg | |||
Proline | 1.4 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 20.3 g | 31.2% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 102.8 g | |||
Ash | 2.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1035 Calories from Fat 662
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73.6 g 113.2%
Saturated Fat 20.3 g 101.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 349.5 mg 116.5%
Sodium 801.5 mg 33.4%
Total Carbohydrates 3.9 g 1.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%
Sugars 1.1 g
Protein 83.6 g 167.2%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 36.7%
Calcium 5.6% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 105
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 2.15 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 0.93 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 7.8 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 105
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 14.4 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 87
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 14.5 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 14.2 g | Carbs 1.71 g | Fat 9.5 g