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Mediterranean Breakfast Quesadilla - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe

Mediterranean Breakfast Quesadilla has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 32.6g 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. With 16.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for Mediterranean Breakfast Quesadilla, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol64.7 mcg
Vitamin C23.7 mg39.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D28.4 IU7.1%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.53 mg31%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.53 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate43.7 mcg10.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.53 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium131.1 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Iron1.6 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium21.1 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus118.9 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium250.5 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Sodium479.2 mg20%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.1 mcg17.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.2 g5.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.89 g3.6%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars2.5 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.7 g17.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.5 g16.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.2 g15.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water61.6 g
Ash2.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20 g 30.8%

Saturated Fat 6 g 30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 249.1 mg 83%

Sodium 910.5 mg 37.9%

Total Carbohydrates 32.6 g 10.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 16.6 g 33.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 75%

Calcium 24.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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