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Baby Spinach Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Baby Spinach Quesadillas Recipe

Baby Spinach Quesadillas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 33.5g 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 16 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a 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 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 40, for Baby Spinach Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.76 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol61.4 mcg
Vitamin C43.2 mg72%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D6.8 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.5 mg7.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate68.2 mcg17%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid41.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium306.8 mg30.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron2.3 mg12.6%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium27.3 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus209.8 mg21%Top 10%Very High
Potassium186.4 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium466.8 mg19.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.5 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15.2 mcg21.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.4 g8.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.7 g7%Top 30%High
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.1 g24.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.5 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.3 g20.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7 g34.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 Calories from Fat 158

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.5 g 26.9%

Saturated Fat 9.2 g 46%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 37.7 mg 12.6%

Sodium 616.2 mg 25.7%

Total Carbohydrates 33.5 g 11.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 16 g 32%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 95%

Calcium 40.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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