mexican chicken scoops has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 52.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 25.6 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 average 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".
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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 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 63, for mexican chicken scoops, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 20% | |
Calories from Carbs | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1140 IU | 22.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 12.5 mg | 20.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 1.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 11.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 8.1% | ||
Niacin | 10.5 mg | 52.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.53 mg | 26.6% | ||
Folate | 46.8 mcg | 11.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.32 mcg | 5.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 11.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 17 mg | 1.7% | ||
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.5% | ||
Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% | ||
Phosphorus | 218 mg | 21.8% | ||
Potassium | 461.2 mg | 13.2% | ||
Sodium | 586.2 mg | 24.4% | ||
Zinc | 0.93 mg | 6.2% | ||
Copper | 0.09 mg | 4.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.21 mg | 10.7% | ||
Selenium | 15.5 mcg | 22.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 17.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 19.2% | ||
Sugars | 5.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25.6 g | 51.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.9 g | 13.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.9 g 13.7%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 49.3 mg 16.4%
Sodium 586.2 mg 24.4%
Total Carbohydrates 52.2 g 17.4%
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%
Sugars 5.7 g
Protein 25.6 g 51.2%
Vitamin A 22.8% Vitamin C 20.8%
Calcium 1.7% Iron 6.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 118
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 20.6 g | Fat 0.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 23.7 g | Carbs 5.2 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 419
Protein 44.1 g | Carbs 38.4 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 204
Protein 16.4 g | Carbs 15.7 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 235
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 38.6 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 479
Protein 21.7 g | Carbs 69.9 g | Fat 16.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 15.6 g | Carbs 11.5 g | Fat 13.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 66
Protein 3 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 0.6 g