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Ground Beef Mexican Pie - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ground Beef Mexican Pie Recipe

Ground Beef Mexican Pie has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 8.7g 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 22 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. It's average 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 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.

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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 35, for Ground Beef Mexican Pie, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A385 IU7.7%
Vitamin C14.3 mg23.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.98 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.5%
Riboflavin0.28 mg16.4%
Niacin4 mg20.1%
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.6%
Folate24 mcg6%
Vitamin B122 mcg32.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.58 mg5.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium138 mg13.8%
Iron2.1 mg11.4%
Magnesium31.2 mg7.8%
Phosphorus254 mg25.4%
Potassium470.9 mg13.5%
Sodium654.8 mg27.3%
Zinc3.6 mg23.9%
Copper0.15 mg7.3%
Manganese0.15 mg7.4%
Selenium16.2 mcg23.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.7 g2.9%
Dietary Fiber1.5 g6%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22 g44%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.4 g32.9%
Saturated Fat9.8 g49%
Monounsaturated Fat8.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.4 g 32.9%

Saturated Fat 9.8 g 49%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 70.1 mg 23.4%

Sodium 654.8 mg 27.3%

Total Carbohydrates 8.7 g 2.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A 7.7% Vitamin C 23.9%

Calcium 13.8% Iron 11.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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