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Easy Mexican Chili - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Mexican Chili Recipe

Easy Mexican Chili has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 12.6g 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 26.9 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 68, for Easy Mexican Chili, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.53 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C5.9 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.7 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.2 mg16%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.53 mg26.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate9.1 mcg2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121.6 mcg26.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.5 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.7 mg14.9%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium28.3 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus157.8 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Potassium338 mg9.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium161.4 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc3.2 mg21.4%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.8 mcg18.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.7 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%Top 30%High
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.4 g28.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine1.1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.6 g10.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.6 g13.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.3 g 18.9%

Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 79.7 mg 26.6%

Sodium 301.9 mg 12.6%

Total Carbohydrates 12.6 g 4.2%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 26.9 g 53.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 4.2% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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