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Chili Queso Recipe

Chili Queso has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 9.8g 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 9.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Chili Queso, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat70%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.81 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol129 mcg
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.7 IU2.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate21 mcg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.81 mg8.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium114.5 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Iron2.4 mg13.4%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium32.3 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus162.1 mg16.2%Top 30%High
Potassium282.3 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Sodium440 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium2.4 mcg3.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.3%Top 30%High
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.5 g15%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.3 g25.1%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9.6 g48%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 Calories from Fat 182

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.2 g 31.1%

Saturated Fat 11.9 g 59.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 63.6 mg 21.2%

Sodium 545.6 mg 22.7%

Total Carbohydrates 9.8 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 9.3 g 18.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 14.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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