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Mexican Meltdown - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Meltdown Recipe

Mexican Meltdown has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 2.5g 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. With 14.3 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 low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 an average 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 26, for Mexican Meltdown, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat79%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A972.2 IU19.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol150.5 mcg
Vitamin C21.6 mg36.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D14.4 IU3.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate15.5 mcg3.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium426.8 mg42.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.6 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus306.2 mg30.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium114.4 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium747.6 mg31.2%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.1 mg13.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium8.2 mcg11.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.58 g0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.31 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.7 g29.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1 mg
Tyrosine1 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline2.1 mg
Serine1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat28.7 g44.1%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat13.5 g67.5%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat12.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316 Calories from Fat 250

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.8 g 42.8%

Saturated Fat 13.1 g 65.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 59.3 mg 19.8%

Sodium 725.2 mg 30.2%

Total Carbohydrates 2.5 g 0.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 14.3 g 28.6%

Vitamin A 18.9% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 41.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-meltdown-402003 Embed Table:

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