From Scratch Chicken Fajitas has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
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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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing From Scratch Chicken Fajitas has been given a composite ranking of 62, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 24% | |
Calories from Carbs | 57% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 52.4 IU | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 15.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 1.9 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.49 mg | 32.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 4.4 mg | 21.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 68 mcg | 17% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 46.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.49 mg | 4.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 19.9 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 19.4 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 118.4 mg | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 162.1 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 42 mg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.97 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.49 mg | 24.3% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 15.5 mcg | 22.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.3 g | 22.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 1 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 6.5 g | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.4 g 20.6%
Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 65.8 mg 21.9%
Sodium 86.6 mg 3.6%
Total Carbohydrates 70.6 g 23.5%
Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 23.3 g 46.6%
Vitamin A 2.2% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 4.1% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 13.8 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 10 g | Carbs 9.3 g | Fat 17.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 99
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 17.4 g | Carbs 6.4 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 18.7 g | Carbs 8.9 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 68
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 8.7 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 152
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 6.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 91
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 5.2 g | Fat 6.1 g