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The Best Chicken Fajitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Best Chicken Fajitas Recipe

The Best Chicken Fajitas has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 51.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 47.1 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

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 5 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing The Best Chicken Fajitas has been given a composite ranking of 59, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber

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 A0.41 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol42 mcg
Vitamin C7.5 mg12.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D7.7 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.2 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.2 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Niacin3.7 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.2 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Folate23.7 mcg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid14 mcg
Vitamin B120.2 mcg3.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium82.8 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Iron1 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.3 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus119.9 mg12%Mid 40%Average
Potassium202.6 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium265.9 mg11.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.61 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.2 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Selenium9.5 mcg13.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.5 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Starch0.2 g
Sugars1.4 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.6 g19.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.8 g19%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water70.8 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 773 Calories from Fat 376

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.7 g 64.2%

Saturated Fat 18.7 g 93.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 144.9 mg 48.3%

Sodium 1310.9 mg 54.6%

Total Carbohydrates 51.9 g 17.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 6.9 g

Protein 47.1 g 94.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 61.7%

Calcium 40.8% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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