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TexMex Chicken Fiesta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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TexMex Chicken Fiesta Recipe

TexMex Chicken Fiesta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 26.6g 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 14.2 gms of protein, it is 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. 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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 40, for TexMex Chicken Fiesta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A620 IU12.4%
Vitamin C9.1 mg15.2%
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%
Vitamin E0.3 mg1%
Thiamin0.03 mg2%
Riboflavin0.17 mg9.8%
Niacin1.5 mg7.5%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.7%
Folate9.2 mcg2.3%
Vitamin B120.31 mcg5.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.29 mg2.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium255 mg25.5%
Iron2 mg11.1%
Magnesium17.2 mg4.3%
Phosphorus197 mg19.7%
Potassium109.7 mg3.1%
Sodium457.9 mg19.1%
Zinc1.3 mg8.4%
Copper0.08 mg3.8%
Manganese0.07 mg3.4%
Selenium7.4 mcg10.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.6 g8.9%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.2 g28.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13 g20%
Saturated Fat7.3 g36.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13 g 20%

Saturated Fat 7.3 g 36.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.2 mg 13.7%

Sodium 457.9 mg 19.1%

Total Carbohydrates 26.6 g 8.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 14.2 g 28.4%

Vitamin A 12.4% Vitamin C 15.2%

Calcium 25.5% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1057995 Embed Table:

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