Mexican Cocktail Appetizer has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 44.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 28.9 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high 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 has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 an Appetizer.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 77, for Mexican Cocktail Appetizer, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.41 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 12.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 12 mg | 20% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 0.41 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 36.2 mcg | 9.1% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.21 mcg | 3.5% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.62 mg | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 25.7 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.41 mg | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 20.7 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 86.7 mg | 8.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.21 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 253.2 mg | 10.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.62 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0.21 mg | 10.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.21 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 7.2 mcg | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 10.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 4.9 g | |||
Glucose | 2.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 1.9 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.2 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 6 g | 12% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 0.75 g | 3.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 Calories from Fat 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.7 g 38%
Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 173.7 mg 57.9%
Sodium 1223 mg 51%
Total Carbohydrates 44.1 g 14.7%
Dietary Fiber 12.7 g50.8%
Sugars 23.8 g
Protein 28.9 g 57.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 96.7%
Calcium 12.4% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 19
Protein 0.12 g | Carbs 5.1 g | Fat 0.04 g
Per Serving | Calories 34
Protein 0.26 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 0.45 g
Per Serving | Calories 23
Protein 0.34 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 0.06 g
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 99
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 3.3 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 24.4 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 159
Protein 17.1 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 6.4 g