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

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

The food contains 5g 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 28.5 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 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 78, for Tex Mex Grilled Chicken, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein54%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs9%

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

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A342.9 IU6.9%Top 30%High
Retinol5.8 mcg
Vitamin C1.6 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin6.8 mg34%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.52 mg26.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate4.2 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1 mg10.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17.3 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.52 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus144.5 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Potassium350.8 mg10%Top 10%Very High
Sodium250.9 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.52 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium20.4 mcg29.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.62 g0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.79 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.9 g29.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.68 g3.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 Calories from Fat 77

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.6 g 13.2%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 68.4 mg 22.8%

Sodium 479.3 mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 28.5 g 57%

Vitamin A 13.1% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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