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Famous Miami Cuban Sandwich - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Famous Miami Cuban Sandwich Recipe

Famous Miami Cuban Sandwich has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 21.7g 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 27.3 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.

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 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Cuban 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 31, for Famous Miami Cuban Sandwich, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A489.6 IU9.8%Top 10%Very High
Retinol60.4 mcg
Vitamin C1.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D13.6 IU3.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.65 mg43.3%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.2 mg16.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate22.1 mcg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid14.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.65 mcg10.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.65 mg6.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium182.5 mg18.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium23.4 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus207.8 mg20.8%Top 30%High
Potassium227.9 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium581.2 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.9 mg13%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium24 mcg34.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.1 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.78 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.7 g35.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.8 g21.3%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.5 g32.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 Calories from Fat 191

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.3 g 32.8%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 85.5 mg 28.5%

Sodium 895 mg 37.3%

Total Carbohydrates 21.7 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 27.3 g 54.6%

Vitamin A 15.1% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 28.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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