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Cheesy Mexican Chicken & Rice - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheesy Mexican Chicken & Rice Recipe

Cheesy Mexican Chicken & Rice has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 13.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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".

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. 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 37, for Cheesy Mexican Chicken & Rice, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A275 IU5.5%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%
Vitamin E0.34 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.1%
Riboflavin0.12 mg7.1%
Niacin2.2 mg11.2%
Vitamin B60.14 mg7.1%
Folate30.8 mcg7.7%
Vitamin B120.23 mcg3.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium157 mg15.7%
Iron1.5 mg8.5%
Magnesium14.4 mg3.6%
Phosphorus142 mg14.2%
Potassium82.9 mg2.4%
Sodium471.2 mg19.6%
Zinc1.2 mg8%
Copper0.09 mg4.5%
Manganese0.21 mg10.5%
Selenium9.9 mcg14.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.7 g4.6%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.6 g23.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.9 g15.2%
Saturated Fat4.8 g24%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.9 g 15.2%

Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 471.2 mg 19.6%

Total Carbohydrates 13.7 g 4.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 11.6 g 23.2%

Vitamin A 5.5% Vitamin C 4.3%

Calcium 15.7% Iron 8.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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