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Healthiest Chicken Salsa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Healthiest Chicken Salsa Recipe

Healthiest Chicken Salsa has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 17.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 19.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 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 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 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. 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 87, for Healthiest Chicken Salsa, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein49%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1575 IU31.5%
Vitamin C37.8 mg63%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.6 mg5.5%
Thiamin0.16 mg10.6%
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.9%
Niacin10.1 mg50.6%
Vitamin B60.74 mg36.9%
Folate44.4 mcg11.1%
Vitamin B120.27 mcg4.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.97 mg9.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium91 mg9.1%
Iron3.1 mg17.1%
Magnesium54.4 mg13.6%
Phosphorus211 mg21.1%
Potassium744.8 mg21.3%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc1.2 mg8.3%
Copper0.87 mg43.3%
Manganese0.32 mg16.1%
Selenium14.1 mcg20.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.2 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.8%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.9 g39.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.2 mg 13.7%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 17.2 g 5.7%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 19.9 g 39.8%

Vitamin A 31.5% Vitamin C 63%

Calcium 9.1% Iron 17.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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