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Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice⏱ 30 min total
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Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice

Per 1 serving · 234 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
402
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    22g
    22% of calories
  • Carbs
    45g
    45% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    33% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice (234 g) has 402 calories, with 22 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in protein (43% DV), Vitamin C (70% DV) and thiamine (29% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 25% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
171cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.4g
Net carbs
42g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.8g
2.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein43%
  • Vitamin C70%
  • Thiamine29%
  • Niacin47%
  • Vitamin B654%
  • Folate (B9)33%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber10%
  • Vitamin E10%
  • Riboflavin (B2)11%
  • Choline14%
  • Potassium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat25%
  • Cholesterol21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Rinse the rice if desired, then cook according to package directions; keep warm and fluff before using.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced green and red bell peppers and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.

  3. 3

    Transfer the vegetables to a plate. Increase heat to medium-high, add the steak strips, and sear until just cooked through with some browned edges.

  4. 4

    Return the vegetables to the skillet with the steak and toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add the cooked rice and tomato puree. Stir-fry until everything is evenly coated and hot, about 1–2 minutes, then serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (234 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A53 μg
6%
Vitamin C63 mg
70%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
10%
Vitamin K7 μg
6%
Thiamine0.4 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
11%
Niacin7 mg
47%
Vitamin B61 mg
54%
Folate (B9)133 μg
33%
Vitamin B121 μg
37%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline79 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium47 mg
5%
Iron4 mg
47%
Potassium453 mg
10%
Magnesium37 mg
9%
Phosphorus227 mg
32%
Zinc4 mg
33%
Copper0.2 mg
21%
Manganese1 mg
24%
Selenium27 μg
48%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene557 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene850 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 402 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 76min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 48min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 33min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 57min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice?

One serving of Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice (1 serving) has 402 calories, which works out to 171 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice high in protein?

It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (43% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice?

156 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Mexican Fajita Steak and Rice?

2.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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