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Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 104g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 23.6 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 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti has been given a composite ranking of 86, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs55%

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 Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A157 IU3.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol7.5 mcg
Vitamin C3.7 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0.8 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.27 mg17.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.27 mg15.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.7 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Folate97.1 mcg24.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid66.8 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium56.7 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium30.5 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus107.5 mg10.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.27 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium236.7 mg9.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.27 mg13.4%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.27 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Selenium20.3 mcg29%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate27.8 g9.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.4%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.3 g12.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.2 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 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 739 Calories from Fat 242

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.9 g 41.4%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 11 mg 3.7%

Sodium 885.2 mg 36.9%

Total Carbohydrates 104 g 34.7%

Dietary Fiber 12.5 g50%

Sugars 7.4 g

Protein 23.6 g 47.2%

Vitamin A 11.7% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 21.2% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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