Beef and Tortilla Bake has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.
The food contains 44.1g 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 28.2 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 68, for Beef and Tortilla Bake, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 32% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 217.1 IU | 4.3% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 10.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 2.1 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 14.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 10 mcg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.59 mcg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.29 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 92.4 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 31.5 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 127.1 mg | 12.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 237.4 mg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 311.9 mg | 13% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 6.5 mcg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 13 g | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 1.1 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.3 g | 16.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.4 g | 13% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 15.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543 Calories from Fat 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.7 g 44.2%
Saturated Fat 10.5 g 52.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 82.3 mg 27.4%
Sodium 1060.6 mg 44.2%
Total Carbohydrates 44.1 g 14.7%
Dietary Fiber 7 g28%
Sugars 3.8 g
Protein 28.2 g 56.4%
Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 18.3%
Calcium 31.4% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 68
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 4.1 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 15.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 5.1 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 163
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 54.7 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 233
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 17.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 13.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 235
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 35.4 g | Fat 9.9 g