Dijon Croque Monsieur has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.
The food contains 38g 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 26.7 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.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.92 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to French cuisine.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Dijon Croque Monsieur has been given a composite ranking of 46, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 27% | |
Calories from Fat | 36% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 425 IU | 8.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 20.8 IU | 5.2% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.66 mg | 2.2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 2.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.22 mg | 13.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.06 mg | 0.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 3% | ||
Folate | 15.2 mcg | 3.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.72 mcg | 12% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.51 mg | 5.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 323 mg | 32.3% | ||
Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | ||
Magnesium | 13.2 mg | 3.3% | ||
Phosphorus | 210 mg | 21% | ||
Potassium | 294 mg | 8.4% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.8% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.7% | ||
Selenium | 11.8 mcg | 16.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 38 g | 12.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 8 g | 32% | ||
Sugars | 5.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26.7 g | 53.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.9 g | 24.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 33.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.9 g 24.5%
Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 151.5 mg 50.5%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 38 g 12.7%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 5.7 g
Protein 26.7 g 53.4%
Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C
Calcium 32.3% Iron 44%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 448
Protein 29.3 g | Carbs 12.6 g | Fat 31.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 26.9 g | Carbs 18.2 g | Fat 33 g
Per Serving | Calories 534
Protein 37.8 g | Carbs 70.9 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 348
Protein 17.7 g | Carbs 25.9 g | Fat 19.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 10.2 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 247
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 21.8 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 438
Protein 23.2 g | Carbs 30.1 g | Fat 24.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 18.4 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 9 g