Chile Colorado Recipe
Chile Colorado has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 8.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 38.5 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 very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for Chile Colorado, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 46% | |
| Calories from Fat | 44% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 10% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 150.2 IU | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0.75 mg | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 IU | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0.75 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folate | 3.7 mcg | 0.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 1.5 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25 mcg | 4.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16.9 mg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 4.7 mg | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 31.3 mg | 3.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Potassium | 66.7 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 30.3 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 3.2 mcg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.01 g | 0.7% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.32 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.2 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 0.85 g | 4.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.7 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 0.2 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 Calories from Fat 149
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5 g 25.4%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 98.6 mg 32.9%
Sodium 121.7 mg 5.1%
Total Carbohydrates 8.1 g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 38.5 g 77%
Vitamin A 12.1% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 6.8% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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