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From Scratch Chicken Fajitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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From Scratch Chicken Fajitas Recipe

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.

The food contains 70.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirablea good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 23.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover 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 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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • Low in Sodium
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A52.4 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol15.5 mcg
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.9 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.49 mg32.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.4 mg21.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate68 mcg17%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid46.6 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium19.9 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.9 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium19.4 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus118.4 mg11.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium162.1 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium42 mg1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.97 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.49 mg24.3%Top 30%High
Selenium15.5 mcg22.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34.3 g11.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.3%Top 30%High
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.3 g22.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline1 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.5 g10%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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