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Quick Taco Chicken - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick Taco Chicken Recipe

Quick Taco Chicken has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 63.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 27.8 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.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Quick Taco Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs55%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.26 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol7 mcg
Vitamin C4.7 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.7 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.6 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%Top 30%High
Folate26.2 mcg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid20.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium7.3 mg0.7%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.1 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus71.4 mg7.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium141.8 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium76.7 mg3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.52 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.26 mg13%Top 30%High
Selenium7.5 mcg10.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.6 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.49 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars5.5 g
Glucose2.3 mg
Fructose2.6 mg
Lactose0.3 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0.3 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.2 g14.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.8 g4.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.81 g4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 Calories from Fat 98

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.9 g 16.8%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 72.6 mg 24.2%

Sodium 295.3 mg 12.3%

Total Carbohydrates 63.8 g 21.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 21.2 g

Protein 27.8 g 55.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 2.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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