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Mexican Chicken Chili - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Chicken Chili Recipe

Mexican Chicken Chili has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 21.5g 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 29.7 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.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 64, for Mexican Chicken Chili, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein52%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C3.2 mg5.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium52 mg5.2%
Iron2.4 mg13.1%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium257.5 mg7.4%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.5 g7.2%
Dietary Fiber6.6 g26.4%
Sugars6.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29.7 g59.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 58.7 mg 19.6%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 21.5 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 29.7 g 59.4%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 5.4%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 13.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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