cara's egg beater breakfast casserole has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 8.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 29.9 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 low 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 92, for cara's egg beater breakfast casserole, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 75% | |
Calories from Fat | 4% | |
Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 5390 IU | 107.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 16 mg | 26.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 192 IU | 48% | ||
Vitamin E | 3.4 mg | 11.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.67 mg | 44.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 3.6 mg | 211.7% | ||
Niacin | 1.3 mg | 6.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.45 mg | 22.5% | ||
Folate | 281.2 mcg | 70.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 5 mcg | 83% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 4.5 mg | 45% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 181 mg | 18.1% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.8% | ||
Magnesium | 52 mg | 13% | ||
Phosphorus | 388 mg | 38.8% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 686.9 mg | 28.6% | ||
Zinc | 2.9 mg | 19.4% | ||
Copper | 0.18 mg | 9.2% | ||
Manganese | 0.33 mg | 16.5% | ||
Selenium | 65.7 mcg | 93.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 2.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | ||
Sugars | 4.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 29.9 g | 59.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8 g 1.2%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 9.7 mg 3.2%
Sodium 686.9 mg 28.6%
Total Carbohydrates 8.4 g 2.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%
Sugars 4.9 g
Protein 29.9 g 59.8%
Vitamin A 107.8% Vitamin C 26.7%
Calcium 18.1% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 29.3 g | Carbs 10.4 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 295
Protein 19 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 11.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 296
Protein 16.5 g | Carbs 29.4 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 235
Protein 32 g | Carbs 8.6 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 347
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 65.3 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 336
Protein 13.7 g | Carbs 63.5 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 70
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 101
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 2.3 g