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Mexican Chicken and Rice 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Chicken and Rice 3 Recipe

Mexican Chicken and Rice 3 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 11.3g 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 14 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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 an average 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 53, for Mexican Chicken and Rice 3, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein35%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A169.2 IU3.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol16 mcg
Vitamin C9 mg15%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.6 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate6.4 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.64 mg6.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium59.6 mg6%Top 30%High
Iron0.64 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.9 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus114.1 mg11.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium221.8 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Sodium351.8 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Zinc0.64 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7.1 mcg10.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.2 g2.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9 g17.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.1 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160 Calories from Fat 57

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.4 g 9.8%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35.2 mg 11.7%

Sodium 548.8 mg 22.9%

Total Carbohydrates 11.3 g 3.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 14 g 28%

Vitamin A 5.3% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 9.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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