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Chicken Chalupa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Chalupa Recipe

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

The food contains 31.9g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 59 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high 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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 Chicken Chalupa, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

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

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 A0.24 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol77.4 mcg
Vitamin C3.8 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.8 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.24 mg13.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.5 mg17.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.24 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Folate7.8 mcg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.24 mcg3.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium165.4 mg16.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.71 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium21.4 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus184.2 mg18.4%Top 30%High
Potassium152.7 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium410.1 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.4 mcg14.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.5 g2.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.45 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.9 g27.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.4 g20.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.3 g31.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 879 Calories from Fat 514

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 57.1 g 87.8%

Saturated Fat 26.7 g 133.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 199.9 mg 66.6%

Sodium 1742.8 mg 72.6%

Total Carbohydrates 31.9 g 10.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 59 g 118%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 70.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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