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Chicken Red Pepper Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Red Pepper Quesadillas Recipe

Chicken Red Pepper Quesadillas has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 23.5g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.3 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chicken Red Pepper Quesadillas has been given a composite ranking of 61, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A418.4 IU8.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol12.8 mcg
Vitamin C19.2 mg32%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D1.6 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate11.2 mcg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium92.8 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Iron0.8 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium36.8 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus181.6 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Potassium178.4 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium602.6 mg25.1%Top 10%Very High
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.4 mcg9.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.8 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3 g11.8%Top 30%High
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.4 g14.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.8 g5.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 43

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 19.4 mg 6.5%

Sodium 753.2 mg 31.4%

Total Carbohydrates 23.5 g 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 9.3 g 18.6%

Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 40%

Calcium 11.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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