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Couples Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couples Quesadillas Recipe

Couples Quesadillas has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron and Vitamin A.

The food contains 54g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 37, for Couples Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1750 IU35%
Vitamin C4.8 mg8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium560 mg16%
Sodium1000 mg41.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54 g18%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars10 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30 g60%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat59 g90.8%
Saturated Fat33 g165%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 860 Calories from Fat 530

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 59 g 90.8%

Saturated Fat 33 g 165%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 145 mg 48.3%

Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%

Total Carbohydrates 54 g 18%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 10 g

Protein 30 g 60%

Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 60% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Couples-Quesadillas-242447 Embed Table:

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