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Mexican Style Lentil Soup Recipe

Mexican Style Lentil Soup has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Folate.

The food contains 21.6g 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 10.7 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 an average 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 87, for Mexican Style Lentil Soup, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietHIGH

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A233.7 IU4.7%Top 30%High
Retinol2.4 mcg
Vitamin C9.6 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D14.5 IU3.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg12%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate191.6 mcg47.9%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid1.2 mg12%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30.1 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron3.6 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium54.2 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus227.7 mg22.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium494 mg14.1%Top 10%Very High
Sodium193.9 mg8.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.4 mg16.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium8.4 mcg12%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26 g8.7%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber12.3 g49.2%Top 10%Very High
Starch0 g
Sugars2 g
Sucrose1.2 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose1.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.9 g25.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1.2 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine1.2 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.7 g16.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.5 g17.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water48.2 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.9 g 13.7%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.8 mg 4.3%

Sodium 160.9 mg 6.7%

Total Carbohydrates 21.6 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 10.2 g40.8%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 10.7 g 21.4%

Vitamin A 3.9% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 2.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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