La Bamba Casserole 2 has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 21.1g 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. With 23.6 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 average PUFA.
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 4 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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 74, for La Bamba Casserole 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 29% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.23 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 20.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 18.4 mg | 30.7% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 4 IU | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.9 mg | 9.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 11.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 27.5 mcg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.23 mg | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 66.4 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.93 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 22.1 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 116.1 mg | 11.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 231 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 128.1 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.93 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.23 mg | 11.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 6.1 mcg | 8.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 4.9 g | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.68 g | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 1.6 g | |||
Sugars | 0.8 g | |||
Sucrose | 0.2 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 77.9 g | |||
Ash | 1.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 Calories from Fat 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4 g 25.2%
Saturated Fat 7.8 g 39%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 89.5 mg 29.8%
Sodium 549.7 mg 22.9%
Total Carbohydrates 21.1 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%
Sugars 3.6 g
Protein 23.6 g 47.2%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 131.7%
Calcium 28.5% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 15.7 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 14.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 310
Protein 9 g | Carbs 28.2 g | Fat 18.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 233
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 13.7 g | Fat 17.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 19.8 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 28.1 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 268
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 24.8 g | Fat 14.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 20.1 g | Carbs 1.87 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 17
Protein 0.7 g | Carbs 3.8 g | Fat 0.1 g