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Mexican Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Cheese Recipe

Mexican Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 1.1g 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 11.4 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 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 9, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat71%
 Calories from Carbs3%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A706.6 IU14.1%Top 10%Very High
Retinol172.1 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D31.1 IU7.8%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate21.3 mcg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium498.4 mg49.8%Top 10%Very High
Iron0 mg
Magnesium23 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus360.7 mg36.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium119.7 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium400 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.8 mcg21.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.8 g0.6%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.7 g37.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine1.6 mg
Leucine1.6 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1.6 mg
Tyrosine1.6 mg
Valine1.6 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid4.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.6 mg
Serine1.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.5 g34.6%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat13.6 g68%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat6.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 Calories from Fat 124

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.7 g 21.1%

Saturated Fat 8.3 g 41.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 91.6 mg 30.5%

Sodium 244 mg 10.2%

Total Carbohydrates 1.1 g 0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 11.4 g 22.8%

Vitamin A 8.6% Vitamin C

Calcium 30.4% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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