Mexican Casserole 7 has a very high-calorie, high-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 54.6g 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 46.4 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 high MUFA and low 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 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 37, for Mexican Casserole 7, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.58 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 70.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5 mg | 8.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 7.9 IU | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.29 mg | 17.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.6 mg | 13.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 14.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 42.9 mcg | 10.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 16.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.87 mcg | 14.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.29 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 151.6 mg | 15.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.7% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 29.2 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 193.9 mg | 19.4% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0.29 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 418.2 mg | 17.4% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2.3 mg | 15.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.29 mg | 14.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 11.7 mcg | 16.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 16% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 2.1 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13.5 g | 27.1% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.6 g | 22.5% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38.5% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 856 Calories from Fat 451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50.1 g 77.1%
Saturated Fat 26.4 g 132%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 166.9 mg 55.6%
Sodium 1434.4 mg 59.8%
Total Carbohydrates 54.6 g 18.2%
Dietary Fiber 13.7 g54.8%
Sugars 7.2 g
Protein 46.4 g 92.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 28.3%
Calcium 52% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 9.3 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 186
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 6.9 g | Fat 12.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 8.1 g | Carbs 5.8 g | Fat 10.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 192
Protein 13.9 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 12.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 278
Protein 16 g | Carbs 25.5 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 161
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 15.4 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 5.4 g