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Low Carb Mexican Beef and Spinach Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Low Carb Mexican Beef and Spinach Casserole Recipe

Low Carb Mexican Beef and Spinach Casserole has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Folate.

The food contains 7.2g 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 18.8 gms of protein, it is 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 41, for Low Carb Mexican Beef and Spinach Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat70%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B12
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.5 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol65.8 mcg
Vitamin C2.9 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.8 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate35.8 mcg9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.83 mcg13.9%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium57.1 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.4 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus91.3 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium224.2 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium218.8 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.7 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.7 mcg9.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.75 g3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.8 g15.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.5 g27.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345 Calories from Fat 244

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.2 g 41.8%

Saturated Fat 13.2 g 66%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 99.7 mg 33.2%

Sodium 525.1 mg 21.9%

Total Carbohydrates 7.2 g 2.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 18.8 g 37.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 13.7% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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