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Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 72.2g 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. With 34.2 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high 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 48, for Creamy Dreamy Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs39%

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 Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

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 DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.33 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol39.3 mcg
Vitamin C5.7 mg9.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.33 mg22.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.7 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Folate40.7 mcg10.2%Top 30%High
Folic Acid26.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium75 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Iron2.3 mg13%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium32.3 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus162.3 mg16.2%Top 30%High
Potassium300.3 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Sodium702.6 mg29.3%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.33 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Selenium15 mcg21.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.1 g8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14.1%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.2 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.4 g22.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.5 g17.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4 g20.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 736 Calories from Fat 310

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34.5 g 53.1%

Saturated Fat 12.1 g 60.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 105.2 mg 35.1%

Sodium 2107.8 mg 87.8%

Total Carbohydrates 72.2 g 24.1%

Dietary Fiber 10.6 g42.4%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 34.2 g 68.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 28.3%

Calcium 22.5% Iron 38.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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