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Mexi Chex - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexi Chex Recipe

Mexi Chex has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 34.3g 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 35.3 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 14 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 13, for Mexi Chex, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.4 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol246.6 mcg
Vitamin C13 mg21.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D47.9 IU12%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.68 mg45.7%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.68 mg40.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin7.5 mg37.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.68 mg34.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate176 mcg44%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid154.8 mcg
Vitamin B123.4 mcg57.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.68 mg6.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium307.5 mg30.8%Top 10%Very High
Iron9.6 mg53.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium39 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus311.6 mg31.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium397.3 mg11.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium517 mg21.5%Top 30%High
Zinc7.5 mg50.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium18.5 mcg26.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.5 g7.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars4.7 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.2 g48.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine1.4 mg
Leucine1.4 mg
Lysine2.1 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1.4 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine1.4 mg
Aspartic Acid2.1 mg
Glutamic Acid4.1 mg
Glycine1.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat29.5 g45.4%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat15.7 g78.4%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat10.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash5.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 Calories from Fat 387

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 43.1 g 66.3%

Saturated Fat 22.9 g 114.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 152.1 mg 50.7%

Sodium 754.8 mg 31.5%

Total Carbohydrates 34.3 g 11.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 6.9 g

Protein 35.3 g 70.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 44.9% Iron 77.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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