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Awesome chicken fajitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Awesome chicken fajitas Recipe

Awesome chicken fajitas has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 17.9g 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 14.2 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 low 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 an average 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 87, for Awesome chicken fajitas, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A760 IU15.2%
Vitamin C54.8 mg91.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.6 mg2%
Thiamin0.09 mg6.1%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.6%
Niacin4.5 mg22.6%
Vitamin B60.48 mg24.2%
Folate22.4 mcg5.6%
Vitamin B120.13 mcg2.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium26 mg2.6%
Iron1.1 mg6.1%
Magnesium25.6 mg6.4%
Phosphorus104 mg10.4%
Potassium316.7 mg9%
Sodium205 mg8.5%
Zinc0.51 mg3.4%
Copper0.1 mg4.9%
Manganese0.22 mg10.8%
Selenium7.1 mcg10.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.9 g6%
Dietary Fiber6.9 g27.6%
Sugars2.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.2 g28.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.4%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20.6 mg 6.9%

Sodium 205 mg 8.5%

Total Carbohydrates 17.9 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27.6%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 14.2 g 28.4%

Vitamin A 15.2% Vitamin C 91.3%

Calcium 2.6% Iron 6.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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