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Mexican Chicken Pasta Toss - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Chicken Pasta Toss Recipe

Mexican Chicken Pasta Toss has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 102.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 33 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 very 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 66, for Mexican Chicken Pasta Toss, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.7 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol6 mcg
Vitamin C13.4 mg22.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4.2 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.35 mg23.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.35 mg20.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin6 mg29.9%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.35 mg17.6%Top 30%High
Folate106 mcg26.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid88 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.35 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium34.2 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.5 mg13.7%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium41.2 mg10.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus147.2 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Potassium0.35 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium464.8 mg19.4%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7%Top 30%High
Copper0.35 mg17.6%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.35 mg17.6%Top 30%High
Selenium30.3 mcg43.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36.2 g12.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.3%Top 30%High
Sugars3.6 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.7 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.6 g23.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2.8 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.7 g8.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.2 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 686 Calories from Fat 146

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.2 g 24.9%

Saturated Fat 3.3 g 16.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 46.4 mg 15.5%

Sodium 1320.1 mg 55%

Total Carbohydrates 102.7 g 34.2%

Dietary Fiber 8 g32%

Sugars 10.2 g

Protein 33 g 66%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 63.3%

Calcium 9.7% Iron 38.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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