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Tuna Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Quesadillas Recipe

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

The food contains 38.7g 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 25.8 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 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 37, for Tuna Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C27.8 mg46.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.28 mg0.93%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.5%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1.1%
Niacin0.22 mg1.1%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.3%
Folate13.2 mcg3.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium211 mg21.1%
Iron0.25 mg1.4%
Magnesium7.2 mg1.8%
Phosphorus19 mg1.9%
Potassium149.2 mg4.3%
Sodium751.9 mg31.3%
Zinc0.12 mg0.8%
Copper0.05 mg2.3%
Manganese0.09 mg4.7%
Selenium0.35 mcg0.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.7 g12.9%
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25.8 g51.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.1 g26.3%
Saturated Fat8 g40%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.1 g 26.3%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%

Sodium 751.9 mg 31.3%

Total Carbohydrates 38.7 g 12.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 25.8 g 51.6%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 46.4%

Calcium 21.1% Iron 1.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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