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El's Chili Con Carne - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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El's Chili Con Carne Recipe

El's Chili Con Carne has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 31.2g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.7 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 low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 4.93 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

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 76, for El's Chili Con Carne, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1490 IU29.8%
Vitamin C40.9 mg68.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.7 mg5.6%
Thiamin0.24 mg16.3%
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.2%
Niacin5.3 mg26.4%
Vitamin B60.65 mg32.6%
Folate124.4 mcg31.1%
Vitamin B121.8 mcg29.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.67 mg6.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium87 mg8.7%
Iron4.9 mg27.4%
Magnesium73.6 mg18.4%
Phosphorus252 mg25.2%
Potassium902.6 mg25.8%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc4 mg26.6%
Copper0.4 mg19.8%
Manganese0.63 mg31.4%
Selenium19.3 mcg27.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.2 g10.4%
Dietary Fiber8.5 g34%
Sugars7.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.7 g41.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.1 g26.3%
Saturated Fat6.6 g33%
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.1 g 26.3%

Saturated Fat 6.6 g 33%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 56.7 mg 18.9%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 31.2 g 10.4%

Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%

Sugars 7.3 g

Protein 20.7 g 41.4%

Vitamin A 29.8% Vitamin C 68.2%

Calcium 8.7% Iron 27.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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