True Texas Chili has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 17g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 47 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.3 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Texas cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 43, for True Texas Chili, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 68% | |
Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | ||
Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | ||
Potassium | 1240 mg | 35.4% | ||
Sodium | 1380 mg | 57.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17 g | 5.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 16% | ||
Sugars | 5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 47 g | 94% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 61 g | 93.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 18 g | 90% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 810 Calories from Fat 550
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61 g 93.8%
Saturated Fat 18 g 90%
Trans Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 150 mg 50%
Sodium 1380 mg 57.5%
Total Carbohydrates 17 g 5.7%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 47 g 94%
Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 10% Iron 35%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 620
Protein 47 g | Carbs 52 g | Fat 26 g
Per Serving | Calories 820
Protein 54 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 59 g
Per Serving | Calories 546
Protein 33.9 g | Carbs 29 g | Fat 32.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 144
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 16.5 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 450
Protein 19 g | Carbs 50 g | Fat 21 g
Per Serving | Calories 760
Protein 39 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 54 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 25 g | Carbs 31 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 372
Protein 22.9 g | Carbs 26.7 g | Fat 17.3 g