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Mexican Cocktail Appetizer - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Cocktail Appetizer Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs34%

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 Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.41 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol12.8 mcg
Vitamin C12 mg20%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0.41 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.4 mg7.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Folate36.2 mcg9.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.21 mcg3.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.62 mg6.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25.7 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.41 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.7 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus86.7 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.21 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium253.2 mg10.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.62 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.21 mg10.4%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.21 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Selenium7.2 mcg10.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.1 g3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.5%Top 30%High
Sugars4.9 g
Glucose2.5 mg
Fructose1.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.2 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.2 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.2 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.1 g7.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.75 g3.7%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-cocktail-appetizer-265818 Embed Table:

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