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Mexican-Style Fajitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican-Style Fajitas Recipe

Mexican-Style Fajitas has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 10.6g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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 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 belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican-Style Fajitas has been given a composite ranking of 55, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A150 IU3%
Vitamin C41.4 mg69%
Thiamin0.15 mg10%
Niacin9.4 mg47%
Vitamin B60.64 mg32%
Folate48 mcg12%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Potassium339 mg9.7%
Sodium601 mg25%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.6 g3.5%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars2.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.7 g7.2%
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 Calories from Fat 43

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.7 g 7.2%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 601 mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 10.6 g 3.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 69%

Calcium 4% Iron 12%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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