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Machaca Scrambled Eggs - Low Carb - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Machaca Scrambled Eggs - Low Carb Recipe

Machaca Scrambled Eggs - Low Carb has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 13.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 21.1 gms of protein, it is 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.

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.

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 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 Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Machaca Scrambled Eggs - Low Carb, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.37 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol88.6 mcg
Vitamin C13.3 mg22.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D45.4 IU11.3%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.37 mg21.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate30.6 mcg7.7%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.37 mcg6.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44.6 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.2 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus125.1 mg12.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium169.4 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium225 mg9.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.74 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.7 mcg25.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.89 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.1 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.8 g15.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.2 g11.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2 g9.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315 Calories from Fat 176

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.6 g 30.2%

Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 634.5 mg 211.5%

Sodium 609.8 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 13.8 g 4.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 5.8 g

Protein 21.1 g 42.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 12.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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