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Mexican Turkey - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Turkey Recipe

Mexican Turkey has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 4.9g 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 34.1 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.96 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 46, for Mexican Turkey, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein63%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A450 IU9%
Vitamin C8.4 mg14%
Thiamin0.17 mg11%
Niacin19.8 mg99%
Vitamin B60.76 mg38%
Folate44 mcg11%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50 mg5%
Iron4 mg22%
Magnesium56 mg14%
Potassium498 mg14.2%
Sodium180 mg7.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.9 g1.6%
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%
Sugars2.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein34.1 g68.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.9 g10.6%
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 Calories from Fat 62

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.9 g 10.6%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 86 mg 28.7%

Sodium 180 mg 7.5%

Total Carbohydrates 4.9 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 34.1 g 68.2%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 14%

Calcium 5% Iron 22%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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