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Barbecued Chicken Fajitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Barbecued Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Barbecued Chicken Fajitas has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 42.1g 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 40.3 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.

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. It is also average 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 52, for Barbecued Chicken Fajitas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

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

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 A0.29 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol16.3 mcg
Vitamin C18.6 mg31%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4.4 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.4 mg21.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.29 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Folate25.3 mcg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid16 mcg
Vitamin B120.29 mcg4.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.58 mg5.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium99.1 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Iron0.87 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.1 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus146.8 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Potassium243.6 mg7%Top 30%High
Sodium374 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Zinc0.58 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.29 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Selenium16.3 mcg23.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.2 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.7 g23.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.7 g8.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g14.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512 Calories from Fat 177

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.7 g 30.3%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 106.8 mg 35.6%

Sodium 1286.6 mg 53.6%

Total Carbohydrates 42.1 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 6.8 g

Protein 40.3 g 80.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 106.7%

Calcium 34.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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