King Ranch Chicken Casserole (Oamc) has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 46.4g 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 41.3 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 5 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 65, for King Ranch Chicken Casserole (Oamc), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.39 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 32.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 2.5 IU | 0.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.2 mg | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 7.5 mcg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg | 3.3% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.39 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 76.3 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.98 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 22 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 135.3 mg | 13.5% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 183.1 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 232.3 mg | 9.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.78 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0.2 mg | 9.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 7.5 mcg | 10.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.4 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.1 g | 16.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.3 g | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 13.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 Calories from Fat 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.9 g 49.1%
Saturated Fat 14.2 g 71%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 130.8 mg 43.6%
Sodium 1184.6 mg 49.4%
Total Carbohydrates 46.4 g 15.5%
Dietary Fiber 7 g28%
Sugars 7.4 g
Protein 41.3 g 82.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 38.9% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 17.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 141
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 13.5 g | Carbs 19.9 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 257
Protein 18.4 g | Carbs 2.12 g | Fat 17.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 58
Protein 0.41 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 37 g | Fat 1.2 g