Mexican Chicken 6 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 1.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 33.7 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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.
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 57, for Mexican Chicken 6, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 49% | |
Calories from Fat | 49% | |
Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 122.1 IU | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 27.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 13.3 IU | 3.3% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 7.7 mg | 38.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.55 mg | 27.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 5 mcg | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.55 mcg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.55 mg | 5.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 44.2 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.55 mg | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 22.7 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 179 mg | 17.9% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 212.7 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 147.7 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.55 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 14.4 mcg | 20.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 0.83 g | 0.28% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.11 g | 0.44% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 18.6 g | 37.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.6 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 1.1 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.1 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.1 mg | |||
Proline | 1.1 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 8.4 g | 12.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.2 g 23.4%
Saturated Fat 4.9 g 24.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 98.3 mg 32.8%
Sodium 267.3 mg 11.1%
Total Carbohydrates 1.5 g 0.5%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%
Sugars 0.5 g
Protein 33.7 g 67.4%
Vitamin A 4.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 8% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 34
Protein 0.96 g | Carbs 2.06 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 153
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 8.2 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 70
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 6.6 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 24.5 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 6.9 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 186
Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 17.9 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 0.55 g | Fat 7.2 g