Popa's Simple White Chili Recipe

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Popa's Simple White Chili has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 36g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 7.02 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Popa's Simple White Chili has been given a composite ranking of 75, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

	Calories from Protein	31%
	Calories from Fat	20%
	Calories from Carbs	49%

Why this is good for you

Very high in Protein
High in Vitamin B6
Very high in Niacin
Very high in Vitamin C
High in Thiamin
Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Vitamin A	900 IU	18%
Vitamin C	25.8 mg	43%
Thiamin	0.32 mg	21%
Niacin	11.8 mg	59%
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg	30%
Folate	260 mcg	65%

Mineral Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Calcium	140 mg	14%
Iron	7 mg	39%
Magnesium	132 mg	33%
Potassium	877 mg	25.1%
Sodium	576 mg	24%

Carbohydrate Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV
Total Carbohydrate	36 g	12%
Dietary Fiber	7.8 g	31.2%
Sugars	2.3 g

Protein Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Protein	22.5 g	45%

Fat Analysis

Name	Amount	%DV	Rank	Interpretation
Total Fat	6.5 g	10%
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	7.5%


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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287 Calories from Fat 59

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.5 g 10%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 43 mg 14.3%

Sodium 576 mg 24%

Total Carbohydrates 36 g 12%

Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.2%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 22.5 g 45%

Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 43%

Calcium 14% Iron 39%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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