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Slow Cooked Mexican Stew - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Slow Cooked Mexican Stew Recipe

Slow Cooked Mexican Stew has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 45.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.8 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 3.76 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 65, for Slow Cooked Mexican Stew, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C47.5 mg79.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.68 mg2.3%
Thiamin0.65 mg43.6%
Riboflavin0.37 mg21.7%
Niacin6.2 mg31.1%
Vitamin B61.1 mg52.5%
Folate48.4 mcg12.1%
Vitamin B120.74 mcg12.3%
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg13.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium66 mg6.6%
Iron3.8 mg20.9%
Magnesium77.6 mg19.4%
Phosphorus335 mg33.5%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium475.5 mg19.8%
Zinc3.8 mg25.1%
Copper0.4 mg20%
Manganese0.63 mg31.4%
Selenium28.7 mcg41%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45.1 g15%
Dietary Fiber6.1 g24.4%
Sugars3.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25.8 g51.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.6 g34.8%
Saturated Fat8.2 g41%
Monounsaturated Fat10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.6 g 34.8%

Saturated Fat 8.2 g 41%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 79.8 mg 26.6%

Sodium 475.5 mg 19.8%

Total Carbohydrates 45.1 g 15%

Dietary Fiber 6.1 g24.4%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 25.8 g 51.6%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 79.2%

Calcium 6.6% Iron 20.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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