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Mexican Chicken 16 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Chicken 16 Recipe

Mexican Chicken 16 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 57.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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. With 37.7 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

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 37, for Mexican Chicken 16, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Calcium

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 A0.35 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol68.5 mcg
Vitamin C2.1 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.9 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.8 mg14%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.35 mg17.5%Top 30%High
Folate8 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.35 mcg5.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.7 mg7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium204.9 mg20.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium36 mg9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus236 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium225.2 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium715.8 mg29.8%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.4 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.6 mcg18%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.1 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.2 g26.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.5 g25.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.2 g31.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 807 Calories from Fat 425

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 47.3 g 72.8%

Saturated Fat 17.8 g 89%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 105.8 mg 35.3%

Sodium 2047.2 mg 85.3%

Total Carbohydrates 57.5 g 19.2%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 4.4 g

Protein 37.7 g 75.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 58.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-chicken-320877 Embed Table:

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