The Best Mexican Beans has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Folate.
The food contains 37.8g 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. With 12.6 gms of protein, it is 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 84, for The Best Mexican Beans, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 4% | |
Calories from Carbs | 72% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 562.5 IU | 11.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 11.1 mg | 18.5% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.4 mg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 419.4 mcg | 104.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 109.7 mg | 11% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 5.6 mg | 30.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 147.2 mg | 36.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 341.7 mg | 34.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 1184.7 mg | 33.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 337.6 mg | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 1.4 mg | 69.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 1.4 mg | 69.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 22.2 mcg | 31.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 17.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 52.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 2.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 1.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 1.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.8 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.14 g | 0.69% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 4.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 243.1 mg 10.1%
Total Carbohydrates 37.8 g 12.6%
Dietary Fiber 9.5 g38%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 12.6 g 25.2%
Vitamin A 8.1% Vitamin C 13.3%
Calcium 7.9% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 69
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 22.6 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 121
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 14.3 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 126
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 12.6 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 56
Protein 0.77 g | Carbs 10.3 g | Fat 1.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 216
Protein 10.8 g | Carbs 4.3 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 106
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 5.8 g