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Spicy Tex Mex Chicken Breasts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Tex Mex Chicken Breasts Recipe

Spicy Tex Mex Chicken Breasts has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 1g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.5 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 has a low 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Tex Mex 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 54, for Spicy Tex Mex Chicken Breasts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein84%
 Calories from Fat12%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A290.8 IU5.8%Top 30%High
Retinol9.2 mcg
Vitamin C1.7 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin10 mg50%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.83 mg41.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate4.2 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.7 mg16.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16.7 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.83 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium30.8 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus215.8 mg21.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium403.3 mg11.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium73.6 mg3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.83 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium31.7 mcg45.2%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.83 g0.28%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.33 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.9 g45.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.7 mg
Methionine0.8 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine1.7 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.33 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 16

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 68.4 mg 22.8%

Sodium 88.3 mg 3.7%

Total Carbohydrates 1 g 0.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 27.5 g 55%

Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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