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Easy Mexican Chicken 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Mexican Chicken 2 Recipe

Easy Mexican Chicken 2 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 11g 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 31.9 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a 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 43, for Easy Mexican Chicken 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein44%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.47 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol16.5 mcg
Vitamin C2.4 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.8 IU2.7%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.6 mg33%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.47 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate4.7 mcg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.47 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.2 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.94 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus135.4 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Potassium309.4 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Sodium633.7 mg26.4%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0.94 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.8 mcg16.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.2 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.5 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Starch0.9 g
Sugars2.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.4 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.4 g9.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water95.8 g
Ash3.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293 Calories from Fat 122

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.5 g 20.8%

Saturated Fat 3.8 g 19%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.8 mg 30.9%

Sodium 1343.5 mg 56%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 31.9 g 63.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 4.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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