Husband's Good Mexican Casserole has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 96.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 47.3 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, 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".
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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.76 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
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 79, for Husband's Good Mexican Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 31% | |
Calories from Fat | 5% | |
Calories from Carbs | 64% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 4175 IU | 83.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 72.9 mg | 121.5% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.69 mg | 45.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.43 mg | 25% | ||
Niacin | 5 mg | 25.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 12.8% | ||
Folate | 208 mcg | 52% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.89 mg | 8.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 84 mg | 8.4% | ||
Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | ||
Magnesium | 37.6 mg | 9.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 132 mg | 13.2% | ||
Potassium | 753.5 mg | 21.5% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.2% | ||
Copper | 0.15 mg | 7.4% | ||
Manganese | 0.47 mg | 23.5% | ||
Selenium | 2.2 mcg | 3.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 32.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 62.4% | ||
Sugars | 13.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 47.3 g | 94.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 3.4 g | 5.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.4 g 5.2%
Saturated Fat 0.7 g 3.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 71.3 mg 23.8%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 96.5 g 32.2%
Dietary Fiber 15.6 g62.4%
Sugars 13.8 g
Protein 47.3 g 94.6%
Vitamin A 83.5% Vitamin C 121.5%
Calcium 8.4% Iron 32%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 346
Protein 19.2 g | Carbs 39 g | Fat 12.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 292
Protein 20.5 g | Carbs 28.2 g | Fat 11.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 355
Protein 25.3 g | Carbs 43.5 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 382
Protein 19.5 g | Carbs 21.8 g | Fat 24.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 351
Protein 28.8 g | Carbs 42.4 g | Fat 7.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 22.8 g | Carbs 6.8 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 365
Protein 24.8 g | Carbs 49.7 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 283
Protein 56.2 g | Carbs 1.7 g | Fat 4.1 g