Mexican Hots has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 14.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low 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 27.4 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 4 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. 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 24, for Mexican Hots, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 36% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 19% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 189.3 IU | 3.8% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 17.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 23.2 mg | 38.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 14.3 IU | 3.6% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 5.4 mg | 26.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.89 mg | 44.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 33 mcg | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 9.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 2.7 mcg | 44.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.89 mg | 8.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 59.8 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3.6 mg | 19.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 31.3 mg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 234.8 mg | 23.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 436.6 mg | 12.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 432.4 mg | 18% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 5.4 mg | 35.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 23.2 mcg | 33.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 13 g | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 7.1 g | |||
Sugars | 2.5 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.9 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.9 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24.5 g | 48.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.9 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.9 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.9 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.9 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.9 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13.4 g | 20.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24.6% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 98.2 g | |||
Ash | 2.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15 g 23.1%
Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 128.9 mg 43%
Sodium 484.3 mg 20.2%
Total Carbohydrates 14.6 g 4.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%
Sugars 2.8 g
Protein 27.4 g 54.8%
Vitamin A 4.2% Vitamin C 43.3%
Calcium 6.7% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 23.1 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 421
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 75.1 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 30.3 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 10
Protein 0.27 g | Carbs 1.72 g | Fat 0.35 g
Per Serving | Calories 103
Protein 5 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 22.8 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 318
Protein 23.9 g | Carbs 31.9 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 345
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 65.3 g | Fat 6.1 g