Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Quesadillas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content.

The food contains 34g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 27.6 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 belongs to Jamaican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Quesadillas has been given a composite ranking of 23, and sparingly.