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Mexican Pork & Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Pork & Peppers Recipe

Mexican Pork & Peppers has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 10.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 35.4 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 very 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 85, for Mexican Pork & Peppers, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein44%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A206.5 IU4.1%Top 30%High
Retinol0.9 mcg
Vitamin C26.4 mg44%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D10.2 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.62 mg41.4%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.8 mg14%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.31 mg15.5%Top 30%High
Folate9 mcg2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.31 mcg5.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18.9 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.62 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.5 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus121.7 mg12.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium299.4 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Sodium65.7 mg2.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.93 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.1 mcg24.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.2 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.71 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars1.6 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11 g22%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.8 g7.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.2 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water80.7 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324 Calories from Fat 138

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.4 g 23.7%

Saturated Fat 3.8 g 19%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 89.2 mg 29.7%

Sodium 211.5 mg 8.8%

Total Carbohydrates 10.3 g 3.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 35.4 g 70.8%

Vitamin A 13.3% Vitamin C 141.7%

Calcium 6.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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