Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 21.2g 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 13.1 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and low 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 has a very 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 an average 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 71, for Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 63% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 3 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 5.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 103.6 mg | 172.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 10.7 IU | 2.7% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2 mg | 10.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.51 mg | 25.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 45.7 mcg | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.51 mcg | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.51 mg | 5.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 76.6 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 21.3 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 91.9 mg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 364 mg | 10.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 866.3 mg | 36.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1 mg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 4.6 mcg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 13.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 6 g | |||
Glucose | 2 mg | |||
Fructose | 2 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 6.6 g | 13.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0.5 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13.5 g | 20.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 21.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 4.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 Calories from Fat 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.5 g 40.8%
Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 42.3 mg 14.1%
Sodium 1706.7 mg 71.1%
Total Carbohydrates 21.2 g 7.1%
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%
Sugars 11.8 g
Protein 13.1 g 26.2%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 340%
Calcium 15.1% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 56
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 8.9 g | Fat 6.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 86
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 67
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 201
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 10.5 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 36
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 4.8 g | Fat 1.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 68
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 1.6 g