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Easy Mex Shredded Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Mex Shredded Chicken Recipe

Easy Mex Shredded Chicken has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 6.4g 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 15 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 an average 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 61, for Easy Mex Shredded Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A211.8 IU4.2%Top 30%High
Retinol18.8 mcg
Vitamin C2.4 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate5.9 mcg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.59 mg5.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.8 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.59 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.1 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus85.3 mg8.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium246.5 mg7%Top 30%High
Sodium340 mg14.2%Top 30%High
Zinc1.2 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.5 mcg9.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.8 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.82 g3.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.8 g17.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.2 g10.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 Calories from Fat 129

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.3 g 22%

Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.8 mg 21.9%

Sodium 578 mg 24.1%

Total Carbohydrates 6.4 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 7.2% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 3.7% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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