Lightlife - Zesty Mexican has a low-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 16.26g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.07 gms of protein, it is average 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.
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.
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 79, for Lightlife - Zesty Mexican, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 15% | |
| Calories from Fat | 7% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 79% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Vitamin C
- Very low in Cholesterol
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Dietary Fiber
- Low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 153.4 IU | 3.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18.4 mg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 0.83 mg | 4.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Potassium | 95.1 mg | 2.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 29.1 mg | 1.2% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 5.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 13.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.61 g | 0.94% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.15 g | 0.77% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2 g 3.1%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%
Sodium 95 mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 53 g 17.7%
Dietary Fiber 11 g44%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 10 g 20%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 6% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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