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Mexican Casserole 34 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Casserole 34 Recipe

Mexican Casserole 34 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 49.9g 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. With 38.9 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 very 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 42, for Mexican Casserole 34, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.28 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol31.8 mcg
Vitamin C10.8 mg18%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4.3 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.28 mg16.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.3 mg11.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.28 mg14.2%Top 30%High
Folate26.4 mcg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid18.2 mcg
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium119.6 mg12%Top 30%High
Iron1.7 mg9.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium15.1 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus146.6 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Potassium160.8 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium551.3 mg23%Top 30%High
Zinc2 mg13.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.4 mcg16.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.2 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars2.3 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.1 g22.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water61.4 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 710 Calories from Fat 348

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 38.7 g 59.5%

Saturated Fat 17.4 g 87%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 121.6 mg 40.5%

Sodium 1940.7 mg 80.9%

Total Carbohydrates 49.9 g 16.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 38.9 g 77.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 63.3%

Calcium 42.1% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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