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Mexican Torte - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Torte Recipe

Mexican Torte has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 37g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.7 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 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 78, for Mexican Torte, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1230 IU24.6%
Vitamin C8 mg13.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.9%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.8%
Niacin0.96 mg4.8%
Vitamin B60.1 mg5.2%
Folate19.6 mcg4.9%
Vitamin B120.11 mcg1.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium181 mg18.1%
Iron3.2 mg17.7%
Magnesium27.2 mg6.8%
Phosphorus158 mg15.8%
Potassium130.4 mg3.7%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.77 mg5.1%
Copper0.06 mg3.1%
Manganese0.48 mg24%
Selenium3.4 mcg4.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37 g12.3%
Dietary Fiber10.6 g42.4%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.7 g49.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.3 g11.2%
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.3 g 11.2%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36.7 mg 12.2%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 37 g 12.3%

Dietary Fiber 10.6 g42.4%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 24.7 g 49.4%

Vitamin A 24.6% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 18.1% Iron 17.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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