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Christy's Mexican Wedding Cookies - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Christy's Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

Christy's Mexican Wedding Cookies has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 11.4g 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. With 1.3 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Christy's Mexican Wedding Cookies has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein4%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A695.7 IU13.9%Top 10%Very High
Retinol182.6 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D17.4 IU4.3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.3 mg21.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate73.9 mcg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid56.5 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium26.1 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron4.3 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium34.8 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus100 mg10%Mid 40%Average
Potassium130.4 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium197 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13 mcg18.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49.6 g16.5%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.4%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars18.7 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.7 g11.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat36.5 g56.2%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat15.2 g76.1%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water8.7 g
Ash0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125 Calories from Fat 76

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.4 g 12.9%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g 17.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 13.5 mg 4.5%

Sodium 45.3 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 11.4 g 3.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 1.3 g 2.6%

Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 0.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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