Green Chili and Monterey Jack Quesadillas has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 14g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 21 gms of protein, it is 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans 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 53, for Green Chili and Monterey Jack Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 66% | |
Calories from Carbs | 14% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 600 mg | 60% | ||
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | ||
Potassium | 360 mg | 10.3% | ||
Sodium | 520 mg | 21.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 14 g | 4.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 21 g | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 30 g | 46.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 15 g | 75% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30 g 46.2%
Saturated Fat 15 g 75%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 520 mg 21.7%
Total Carbohydrates 14 g 4.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 21 g 42%
Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 300%
Calcium 60% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 620
Protein 21 g | Carbs 53 g | Fat 36 g
Per Serving | Calories 326
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 20.6 g | Fat 19.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 420
Protein 27 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 19 g
Per Serving | Calories 690
Protein 19 g | Carbs 57 g | Fat 43 g
Per Serving | Calories 560
Protein 28 g | Carbs 76 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 550
Protein 43 g | Carbs 63 g | Fat 16 g