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.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 56% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 470 IU | 9.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 4.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 2.5 mg | 8.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.21 mg | 12.6% | ||
Niacin | 5 mg | 25% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.41 mg | 20.6% | ||
Folate | 12 mcg | 3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg | 29.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.56 mg | 5.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 252 mg | 25.2% | ||
Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.3% | ||
Magnesium | 22.4 mg | 5.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 273 mg | 27.3% | ||
Potassium | 299 mg | 8.5% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 3.2 mg | 21.5% | ||
Copper | 0.24 mg | 11.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.14 mg | 7.1% | ||
Selenium | 14.3 mcg | 20.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 16.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8.8% | ||
Sugars | 6.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 23.6 g | 47.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 41.5 g | 63.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 28.1 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 196
Protein 25.5 g | Carbs 13.2 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 24.4 g | Carbs 1.9 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 98
Protein 7 g | Carbs 4.5 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 324
Protein 23 g | Carbs 13.8 g | Fat 19.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 204
Protein 23.6 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 357
Protein 36.6 g | Carbs 14.9 g | Fat 14.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 415
Protein 45.5 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 21.7 g