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Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Casserole Recipe

Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Casserole has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 11g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 31 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 52, for Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1500 IU30%
Vitamin C54 mg90%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium830 mg23.7%
Sodium190 mg7.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11 g3.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein31 g62%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat33 g50.8%
Saturated Fat8 g40%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470 Calories from Fat 290

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33 g 50.8%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 135 mg 45%

Sodium 190 mg 7.9%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 31 g 62%

Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 90%

Calcium 10% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mexican-Chicken-and-Vegetable-Casserole-12155 Embed Table:

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