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Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts Recipe

Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts 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 11.4g 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 25.8 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.

Because of its average 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 has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 29, for Weight Watchers Mexican Chicken Breasts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein58%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.49 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol4.9 mcg
Vitamin C3.4 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.9 mg29.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.49 mg24.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate3.4 mcg0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.99 mg9.9%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.7 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.49 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.2 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus136.5 mg13.6%Top 30%High
Potassium318.7 mg9.1%Top 10%Very High
Sodium613.9 mg25.6%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0.49 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium18.2 mcg26%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.6 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.7 g25.4%Top 30%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 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.6 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.34 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 29

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 74 mg 24.7%

Sodium 1246.3 mg 51.9%

Total Carbohydrates 11.4 g 3.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 25.8 g 51.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 4.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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