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

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

The food contains 12.9g 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. With 28.2 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 average PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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.

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 31, for Tex-Mex Chicken Breasts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs12%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A393.8 IU7.9%Top 30%High
Retinol61.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.95 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.6 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.7 mg28.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.48 mg23.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate3.8 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.48 mcg7.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.95 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.48 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium17.1 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus151 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Potassium238.1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium498.3 mg20.8%Top 30%High
Zinc0.48 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.5 mcg27.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.1 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.05 g0.19%Bottom 10%Very Low
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.4 g26.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1.4 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.2 g20.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.5 g27.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416 Calories from Fat 250

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.8 g 42.8%

Saturated Fat 11.5 g 57.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 122.7 mg 40.9%

Sodium 1046.4 mg 43.6%

Total Carbohydrates 12.9 g 4.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 28.2 g 56.4%

Vitamin A 16.5% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 8.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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