Chi-Chi's Baked Chicken Chimichanga has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 57.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.9 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. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.34 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. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 72, for Chi-Chi's Baked Chicken Chimichanga, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 34% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2170 IU | 43.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 6.7 mg | 11.1% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.6 mg | 5.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.48 mg | 31.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.39 mg | 23.1% | ||
Niacin | 11.6 mg | 57.9% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.71 mg | 35.7% | ||
Folate | 104.8 mcg | 26.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg | 6.7% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 mg | 11.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 112 mg | 11.2% | ||
Iron | 4.3 mg | 24.1% | ||
Magnesium | 56.4 mg | 14.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 295 mg | 29.5% | ||
Potassium | 487.8 mg | 13.9% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.5% | ||
Copper | 0.27 mg | 13.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.55 mg | 27.5% | ||
Selenium | 31.7 mcg | 45.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 19.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 26% | ||
Sugars | 5.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 27.9 g | 55.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 19.7 g | 30.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.7 g 30.3%
Saturated Fat 7.3 g 36.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 60.7 mg 20.2%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 57.4 g 19.1%
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g26%
Sugars 5.5 g
Protein 27.9 g 55.8%
Vitamin A 43.4% Vitamin C 11.1%
Calcium 11.2% Iron 24.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 309
Protein 55.5 g | Carbs 11.8 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 393
Protein 49.6 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 18.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 511
Protein 65.6 g | Carbs 33.7 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 271
Protein 34.1 g | Carbs 22.9 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 52.3 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 613
Protein 44 g | Carbs 12.6 g | Fat 44.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 75
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 3.3 g