Chocolate-Cranberry Quesadilla Recipe
Chocolate-Cranberry Quesadilla has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin and Folate.
The food contains 42.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 73, for Chocolate-Cranberry Quesadilla, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 8% | |
| Calories from Fat | 25% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 67% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Thiamin
- No Cholesterol
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Very high in Calcium
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 205 IU | 4.1% | ||
| Vitamin C | 0.66 mg | 1.1% | ||
| Vitamin D | 40 IU | 10% | ||
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 10% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.3 mg | 20.1% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4.2% | ||
| Niacin | 3 mg | 15.1% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 8.4% | ||
| Folate | 80.8 mcg | 20.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg | 15% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.5 mg | 15% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 328 mg | 32.8% | ||
| Iron | 3 mg | 16.9% | ||
| Magnesium | 25.2 mg | 6.3% | ||
| Phosphorus | 151 mg | 15.1% | ||
| Potassium | 30.5 mg | 0.9% | ||
| Sodium | 310.6 mg | 12.9% | ||
| Zinc | 0.95 mg | 6.3% | ||
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 6.3% | ||
| Manganese | 0.78 mg | 39.2% | ||
| Selenium | 10.5 mcg | 15% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 14.1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 28.8% | ||
| Sugars | 20 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 10.9% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 4 g | 20% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1 g 10.9%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 310.6 mg 12.9%
Total Carbohydrates 42.3 g 14.1%
Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%
Sugars 20 g
Protein 5.1 g 10.2%
Vitamin A 4.1% Vitamin C 1.1%
Calcium 32.8% Iron 16.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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