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Mexican Chicken 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Chicken 2 Recipe

Mexican Chicken 2 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 7.1g 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. With 31.9 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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

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 65, for Mexican Chicken 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein46%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs10%

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

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A111.6 IU2.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol8.7 mcg
Vitamin C0.5 mg0.83%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.7 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.5 mg17.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Folate2.5 mcg0.6%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.25 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11.6 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.5 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium13.1 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus71 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium162.4 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium192.3 mg8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.5 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.2 mcg8.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.76 g0.6%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.45 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.9 g15.8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.4 g5.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.94 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 122

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.6 g 20.9%

Saturated Fat 3.8 g 19%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.8 mg 30.9%

Sodium 777 mg 32.4%

Total Carbohydrates 7.1 g 2.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 31.9 g 63.8%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 4.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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