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Mexican Steak - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Steak Recipe

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

The food contains 7.4g 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 35.3 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.

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 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican 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 7, for Mexican Steak, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A921.7 IU18.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol70.8 mcg
Vitamin C65.1 mg108.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D6.6 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8.5 mcg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium105.7 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Iron0 mg
Magnesium10.4 mg2.6%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus73.6 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium103.8 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium529.1 mg22%Top 30%High
Zinc0.94 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.9 mcg2.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.66 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars4.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein33.3 g66.6%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23 g35.4%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat11.1 g55.7%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395 Calories from Fat 219

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.4 g 37.5%

Saturated Fat 11.8 g 59%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 114.3 mg 38.1%

Sodium 560.8 mg 23.4%

Total Carbohydrates 7.4 g 2.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 35.3 g 70.6%

Vitamin A 19.5% Vitamin C 115%

Calcium 11.2% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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