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Mexican Hots - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Hots Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A189.3 IU3.8%Top 30%High
Retinol17.9 mcg
Vitamin C23.2 mg38.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D14.3 IU3.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.4 mg26.8%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.89 mg44.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate33 mcg8.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid9.8 mcg
Vitamin B122.7 mcg44.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.89 mg8.9%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium59.8 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Iron3.6 mg19.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium31.3 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus234.8 mg23.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium436.6 mg12.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium432.4 mg18%Top 30%High
Zinc5.4 mg35.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium23.2 mcg33.2%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Starch7.1 g
Sugars2.5 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.9 mg
Fructose0.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.5 g48.9%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.9 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine1.8 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine1.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.6 mg
Glycine1.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.4 g20.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.6%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat5.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water98.2 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-hots-197160 Embed Table:

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