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Green Chili and Monterey Jack Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Green Chili and Monterey Jack Quesadillas Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1500 IU30%
Vitamin C180 mg300%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium360 mg10.3%
Sodium520 mg21.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14 g4.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30 g46.2%
Saturated Fat15 g75%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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