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Chicken Al Tequila - Texas Style - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Al Tequila - Texas Style Recipe

Chicken Al Tequila - Texas Style has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 6.6g 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. With 16.4 gms of protein, it is 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 average 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 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Texas 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 27, for Chicken Al Tequila - Texas Style, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat75%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.54 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol124.9 mcg
Vitamin C18.9 mg31.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D13.5 IU3.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.2 mg16.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8.6 mcg2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium96.8 mg9.7%Top 30%High
Iron0.54 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.7 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus126.5 mg12.6%Mid 40%Average
Potassium148.1 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium285.2 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.54 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.9 mcg8.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.6 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.38 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.9 g17.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.7 g25.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9 g44.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 Calories from Fat 278

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30.9 g 47.5%

Saturated Fat 16.6 g 83%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 114.2 mg 38.1%

Sodium 527.7 mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 6.6 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 16.4 g 32.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 58.3%

Calcium 17.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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