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Quesadillas 8 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quesadillas 8 Recipe

Quesadillas 8 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 29.3g 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. With 18.7 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 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 28, for Quesadillas 8, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.59 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol86.4 mcg
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D8.3 IU2.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate37.9 mcg9.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid24.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium280.5 mg28%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.2 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.6 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus206.5 mg20.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium92.3 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium597.8 mg24.9%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.2 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.7 mcg15.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.3 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.9 g
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.1 g22.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.2 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.3 g20.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.5 g37.6%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 Calories from Fat 202

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22.4 g 34.5%

Saturated Fat 12.7 g 63.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 59.3 mg 19.8%

Sodium 1010.2 mg 42.1%

Total Carbohydrates 29.3 g 9.8%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 18.7 g 37.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 47.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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