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Mexican Casserole 6 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Casserole 6 Recipe

Mexican Casserole 6 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 23g 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 40.8 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 16, for Mexican Casserole 6, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

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 A0.6 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol26.4 mcg
Vitamin C3 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0.9 IU0.23%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.5 mg7.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.3 mg15%Top 30%High
Folate7.2 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.6 mcg10%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium201.2 mg20.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.9 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus0.3 mg0.03%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium273 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Sodium892.5 mg37.2%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.1 mg14%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7.2 mcg10.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.9 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.12 g0.48%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars2.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.3 g24.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.2 g18.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat7 g34.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 621 Calories from Fat 364

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40.5 g 62.3%

Saturated Fat 23.2 g 116%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 148.4 mg 49.5%

Sodium 2972.1 mg 123.8%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 7.9 g

Protein 40.8 g 81.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 67% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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