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Easy Spicy Chicken Fajitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Spicy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Easy Spicy Chicken Fajitas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 47.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 29.5 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.

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 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 4 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 average 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 79, for Easy Spicy Chicken Fajitas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A268 IU5.4%Top 30%High
Retinol2.2 mcg
Vitamin C14.2 mg23.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.1 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.27 mg18.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.8 mg19.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.7%Top 30%High
Folate25.4 mcg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid17.5 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.55 mg5.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34.7 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.8 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus91.8 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium201.1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium401.6 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Zinc0.27 mg1.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.27 mg13.7%Top 30%High
Selenium12.3 mcg17.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.1 g16.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.9 g6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.77 g3.8%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 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 442 Calories from Fat 129

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.3 g 22%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 51.3 mg 17.1%

Sodium 1469.7 mg 61.2%

Total Carbohydrates 47.8 g 15.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.6%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 29.5 g 59%

Vitamin A 19.6% Vitamin C 86.7%

Calcium 12.7% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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