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Mexican Inspired Eggs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Inspired Eggs Recipe

Mexican Inspired Eggs has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 32.9 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 14, for Mexican Inspired Eggs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1245 IU24.9%
Vitamin C22 mg36.6%
Vitamin D68.4 IU17.1%
Vitamin E1.8 mg6.1%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.5%
Riboflavin0.88 mg51.8%
Niacin2.9 mg14.4%
Vitamin B60.41 mg20.3%
Folate72.8 mcg18.2%
Vitamin B122.8 mcg46.9%
Pantothenic Acid2 mg20%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium272 mg27.2%
Iron3.1 mg17.3%
Magnesium33.2 mg8.3%
Phosphorus453 mg45.3%
Potassium371.4 mg10.6%
Sodium522.6 mg21.8%
Zinc4.5 mg30.1%
Copper0.08 mg3.9%
Manganese0.07 mg3.5%
Selenium51.4 mcg73.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars0.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein32.9 g65.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat33.7 g51.8%
Saturated Fat14.6 g73%
Monounsaturated Fat12.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33.7 g 51.8%

Saturated Fat 14.6 g 73%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 603.4 mg 201.1%

Sodium 522.6 mg 21.8%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 32.9 g 65.8%

Vitamin A 24.9% Vitamin C 36.6%

Calcium 27.2% Iron 17.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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