Matthew's Healthy Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Recipe
Matthew's Healthy Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice has a very high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 50.5g 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 61 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.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low 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 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 81, for Matthew's Healthy Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 44% | |
| Calories from Fat | 19% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 37% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Dietary Fiber
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 115.3 IU | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 3.3 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 2 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 4.5 mg | 22.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 5.8 mcg | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.63 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17.1 mg | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 0.63 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 24.1 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 107.4 mg | 10.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 0.16 mg | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sodium | 104.5 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.47 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 14.6 mcg | 20.8% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.31 g | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 0.9 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 Calories from Fat 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.6 g 17.8%
Saturated Fat 2 g 10%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 136.8 mg 45.6%
Sodium 667.7 mg 27.8%
Total Carbohydrates 50.5 g 16.8%
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g26%
Sugars 9.3 g
Protein 61 g 122%
Vitamin A 14.7% Vitamin C 43.3%
Calcium 10.9% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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