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"Mexican" Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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"Mexican" Casserole Recipe

"Mexican" Casserole has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.

The food contains 15.5g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.6 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 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".

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.

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 34, for "Mexican" Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A420 IU8.4%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%
Vitamin D2.8 IU0.7%
Vitamin E0.4 mg1.3%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.4%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.4%
Niacin3.5 mg17.3%
Vitamin B60.23 mg11.4%
Folate13.6 mcg3.4%
Vitamin B122 mcg32.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium185 mg18.5%
Iron2.3 mg13%
Magnesium22 mg5.5%
Phosphorus222 mg22.2%
Potassium248.1 mg7.1%
Sodium976.5 mg40.7%
Zinc3.6 mg24.3%
Copper0.09 mg4.4%
Manganese0.04 mg2%
Selenium15.1 mcg21.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.5 g5.2%
Dietary Fiber5.1 g20.4%
Sugars3.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.6 g45.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23.5 g36.2%
Saturated Fat11 g55%
Monounsaturated Fat9.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.5 g 36.2%

Saturated Fat 11 g 55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 79.8 mg 26.6%

Sodium 976.5 mg 40.7%

Total Carbohydrates 15.5 g 5.2%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 3.3 g

Protein 22.6 g 45.2%

Vitamin A 8.4% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 18.5% Iron 13%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1032806 Embed Table:

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