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Mexican Beef Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Beef Casserole Recipe

Mexican Beef Casserole has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 48.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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. 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 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 57, for Mexican Beef Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A470 IU9.4%
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.5 mg8.5%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.4%
Riboflavin0.21 mg12.6%
Niacin5 mg25%
Vitamin B60.41 mg20.6%
Folate12 mcg3%
Vitamin B121.8 mcg29.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium252 mg25.2%
Iron2.6 mg14.3%
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%
Phosphorus273 mg27.3%
Potassium299 mg8.5%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc3.2 mg21.5%
Copper0.24 mg11.9%
Manganese0.14 mg7.1%
Selenium14.3 mcg20.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.9 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.8%
Sugars6.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.6 g47.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat41.5 g63.8%
Saturated Fat12.4 g62%
Monounsaturated Fat8.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.5 g 63.8%

Saturated Fat 12.4 g 62%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 74.3 mg 24.8%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 48.9 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 6.1 g

Protein 23.6 g 47.2%

Vitamin A 9.4% Vitamin C 4.3%

Calcium 25.2% Iron 14.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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