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Mexican chicken Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican chicken Casserole Recipe

Mexican chicken Casserole has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 22.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 30.9 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a 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 57, for Mexican chicken Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein48%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1170 IU23.4%
Vitamin C4.5 mg7.5%
Vitamin D19.2 IU4.8%
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.5%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.1%
Niacin11.6 mg58%
Vitamin B60.65 mg32.6%
Folate14.8 mcg3.7%
Vitamin B120.52 mcg8.6%
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium277 mg27.7%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium59.2 mg14.8%
Phosphorus374 mg37.4%
Potassium477.9 mg13.7%
Sodium738.8 mg30.8%
Zinc1.5 mg9.9%
Copper0.1 mg5.2%
Manganese0.14 mg6.8%
Selenium21.1 mcg30.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.4 g7.5%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars2.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30.9 g61.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.8 g7.4%
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 64.7 mg 21.6%

Sodium 738.8 mg 30.8%

Total Carbohydrates 22.4 g 7.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 30.9 g 61.8%

Vitamin A 23.4% Vitamin C 7.5%

Calcium 27.7% Iron 7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1077803 Embed Table:

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