Chicken Quesadillas 6 has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin and Folate.
The food contains 70.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 20.6 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. 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 62, for Chicken Quesadillas 6, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 120.6 IU | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 21.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 2.4 IU | 0.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.4 mg | 26.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 53.6 mcg | 13.4% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 41.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 153.6 mg | 15.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 2 mg | 11% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 25 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 140.1 mg | 14% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 186.1 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 438.1 mg | 18.3% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0.79 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 13.5 mcg | 19.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 9.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 1 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.2 g | 16.3% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0.8 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.3 g | 11.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 Calories from Fat 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%
Saturated Fat 7.9 g 39.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 31.1 mg 10.4%
Sodium 1104 mg 46%
Total Carbohydrates 70.8 g 23.6%
Dietary Fiber 7.6 g30.4%
Sugars 2.6 g
Protein 20.6 g 41.2%
Vitamin A 6.1% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 38.7% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 21.5 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 222
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 42.5 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 23.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 43
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 0.38 g
Per Serving | Calories 192
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 24.3 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 278
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 22.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 255
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 16.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 23.3 g