Mexican Chicken 18 Recipe
Mexican Chicken 18 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 11.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 22 gms of protein, it is 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 has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a 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 50, for Mexican Chicken 18, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 38% | |
| Calories from Fat | 41% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 20% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 106.7 IU | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 11.6 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2.7 mg | 13.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 13.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 3 mcg | 0.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.54 mg | 5.4% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9.1 mg | 0.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 0.54 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 9.4 mg | 2.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 62.9 mg | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 125.5 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 356.2 mg | 14.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 8.6 mcg | 12.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.9 g | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.3 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.3 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 Calories from Fat 95
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6 g 16.3%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 62.3 mg 20.8%
Sodium 1325.1 mg 55.2%
Total Carbohydrates 11.8 g 3.9%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 22 g 44%
Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 3.4% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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