Is mexican food high carb?

msoper · 08-06-2002, 01:26 PM

I was wondering if eating mexican food is bad when wanting to eat less carbs. Like rice and chips and chicken enchiladas.

Is this food high in carbohydrates?

Leslie · 08-06-2002, 01:29 PM

Rice and the flour tortillas are high in carbs. And most Mexican food is high in saturated fat(Tortilla chips, taco shells, cheeses, sour cream, and sauces.) when going on the border, I would stick with chicken fajitas, with no cheese or sour cream and perhaps even without the flour tortillas.
I love mexican food, and miss it!!

**Mudge** · 08-06-2002, 01:30 PM

Rice YES
Chicken, no
Tortillas YES (one big tortilla = 45-50 carbs)

I love mexican food, but I would definately gain weight on the stuff. I can put on a pound a day eating "what I want" easily.

msoper · 08-06-2002, 02:20 PM

Would you say it is better than eating at a fast food restaurant? I would think that it would be less fatteing.

**Mudge** · 08-06-2002, 02:27 PM

Maybe, but the burritos I love are probably a pound and a half. I used to eat to fast food burgers for breakfast every day (no mayo) and was not fat, so I think it depends. Count your calories and there is your answer.

I would also say it depends on the time of day you plan on eating this stuff, right before bed, or ahead of your major activities for the day?

**Prince** · 08-06-2002, 02:27 PM

depends on the restaurant.

msoper · 08-06-2002, 02:29 PM

Not toco bell or chi chis. I eat at authentic mexican places. How many calories are usually in corn tortillas?

**Prince** · 08-06-2002, 02:30 PM

http://www.caloriechart.org
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl

**Mudge** · 08-06-2002, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by msoper
Not toco bell or chi chis. I eat at authentic mexican places. How many calories are usually in corn tortillas?

Thats what I'm talking about, it would take 4 of anything Taco Smell had to match the burritos I get.

crackerjack414 · 08-06-2002, 03:08 PM

mexican food can be very good for you. Just try to fajita's without the tortillas or chips. Watch the beans, the reason is many authentic mexican places will use lard to make their refried beans. U can go wrong with fajitas veggies and some salsa.( salsa is very high sodium).

**Mudge** · 08-06-2002, 03:14 PM

Many use lard in making the tortillas to, although a quality tortilla can be made without it.

mama's boy · 08-06-2002, 04:26 PM

Quote:

I was wondering if eating mexican food is bad when wanting to eat less carbs. Like rice and chips and chicken enchiladas. Is this food high in carbohydrates?

To answer your question: YES! Rice, chips and enchiladas are all high (almost 100%) carbs.

That being said, rice, beans and handmade tortilla chips are generally better carb choices than what you'd find at most restaurants.

I've eaten at a Mexican restaurant for a "carb up" (one of my carb ups, slightly different than Beverly). I ate the whole thing of chips they give you, followed it up with steamed vegetables, 2 orders of rice and a big ass salmon fillet. Then I nailed the waitress for good measure.

08-06-2002, 01:26 PM	#1
msoper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 97	Is mexican food high carb? I was wondering if eating mexican food is bad when wanting to eat less carbs. Like rice and chips and chicken enchiladas. Is this food high in carbohydrates?

08-06-2002, 01:29 PM	#2
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	Rice and the flour tortillas are high in carbs. And most Mexican food is high in saturated fat(Tortilla chips, taco shells, cheeses, sour cream, and sauces.) when going on the border, I would stick with chicken fajitas, with no cheese or sour cream and perhaps even without the flour tortillas. I love mexican food, and miss it!!
	Leslie My Journal My Sponsor:www.AvantLabs.com

08-06-2002, 01:30 PM	#3
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Rice YES Chicken, no Tortillas YES (one big tortilla = 45-50 carbs) I love mexican food, but I would definately gain weight on the stuff. I can put on a pound a day eating "what I want" easily.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

08-06-2002, 02:27 PM	#5
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Maybe, but the burritos I love are probably a pound and a half. I used to eat to fast food burgers for breakfast every day (no mayo) and was not fat, so I think it depends. Count your calories and there is your answer. I would also say it depends on the time of day you plan on eating this stuff, right before bed, or ahead of your major activities for the day?
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

08-06-2002, 02:27 PM	#6
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,753 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	depends on the restaurant.
	SBMuscle.com - Discount Supplement Superstore AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders CEM Products - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclePharm - Complete Nutritional Arsenal BigBackGrips - If you lift weights you've got to try these grips! HumaneVoLabs - Foaming Transdermal Delivery System.

08-06-2002, 02:20 PM	#4
msoper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 97	Would you say it is better than eating at a fast food restaurant? I would think that it would be less fatteing.

08-06-2002, 02:29 PM	#7
msoper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 97	Not toco bell or chi chis. I eat at authentic mexican places. How many calories are usually in corn tortillas?

08-06-2002, 02:30 PM	#8
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,753 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	http://www.caloriechart.org http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl
	SBMuscle.com - Discount Supplement Superstore AlltheWhey.com - Bulk Protein Powders CEM Products - Research Chemicals & Supplements MusclePharm - Complete Nutritional Arsenal BigBackGrips - If you lift weights you've got to try these grips! HumaneVoLabs - Foaming Transdermal Delivery System.

08-06-2002, 03:08 PM	#10
crackerjack414 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: cali Posts: 644	mexican food can be very good for you. Just try to fajita's without the tortillas or chips. Watch the beans, the reason is many authentic mexican places will use lard to make their refried beans. U can go wrong with fajitas veggies and some salsa.( salsa is very high sodium).

08-06-2002, 03:14 PM	#11
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	Many use lard in making the tortillas to, although a quality tortilla can be made without it.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The Protein Bible: This Is The Final Word On Protein	Tommy	Supplements	2	12-12-2007 12:56 PM
Why not Chicken breast and PB for Dinner?	brukabay	Diet & Nutrition	24	05-17-2007 12:40 PM
Here is a good writing that some of you might enjoy!	Prince	Training	17	10-10-2005 12:49 PM
Sugar free?	Dante	Diet & Nutrition	17	05-04-2005 05:59 PM
Figure Calorie needs-packing on muscle	dg806	Diet & Nutrition	15	11-11-2004 09:56 PM