Santa Fe Chicken & Rice Recipe
Santa Fe Chicken & Rice has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 89.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 33.6 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.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 84, for Santa Fe Chicken & Rice, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 26% | |
| Calories from Fat | 4% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 70% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Thiamin
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Dietary Fiber
Why this is bad for you
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 74.4 IU | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 1.6 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0.79 IU | 0.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2.6 mg | 12.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 50.1 mcg | 12.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Folic Acid | 20.5 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.59 mg | 5.9% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9.9 mg | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 25.2 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 83 mg | 8.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 183.2 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.59 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 8.5 mcg | 12.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.2 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.45 g | 0.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.49% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 Calories from Fat 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3 g 3.5%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 49.3 mg 16.4%
Sodium 699.6 mg 29.2%
Total Carbohydrates 89.4 g 29.8%
Dietary Fiber 8.2 g32.8%
Sugars 1.9 g
Protein 33.6 g 67.2%
Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 5% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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