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.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0.35 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 68.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 5.9 IU | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.8 mg | 14% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 17.5% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 8 mcg | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.35 mcg | 5.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.7 mg | 7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 204.9 mg | 20.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 236 mg | 23.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 225.2 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 715.8 mg | 29.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 12.6 mcg | 18% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.2 g | 26.4% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 16.5 g | 25.4% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31.1% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 144
Protein 16.9 g | Carbs 6.9 g | Fat 5.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 178
Protein 14.2 g | Carbs 5.2 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 151
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 1.96 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 17.1 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 9.8 g | Carbs 24.5 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 86
Protein 13.7 g | Carbs 2.1 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 175
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 13.3 g