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Mexican Rice Restaurant Style - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Rice Restaurant Style Recipe

Mexican Rice Restaurant Style has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 82.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 10.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Rice Restaurant Style has been given a composite ranking of 80, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein8%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.4 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C7.7 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0.4 mg26.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate96.4 mcg24.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid83.1 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.4 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron2 mg11.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium16.5 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus73.4 mg7.3%Mid 40%Average
Potassium222.2 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Sodium295.2 mg12.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.4 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.4 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Selenium6 mcg8.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33.2 g11.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.8 mg
Fructose0.8 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.8 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.9 g12.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.69 g3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554 Calories from Fat 177

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.7 g 30.3%

Saturated Fat 1.7 g 8.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 732 mg 30.5%

Total Carbohydrates 82.4 g 27.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 10.5 g 21%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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