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Mexican Cheesesteak Sandwiches - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Cheesesteak Sandwiches Recipe

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

The food contains 42.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 65.8 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 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 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 5 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 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 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 8, for Mexican Cheesesteak Sandwiches, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Iron

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 A0.32 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol6.7 mcg
Vitamin C45.7 mg76.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0.64 IU0.16%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.32 mg18.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.9 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.32 mg16%Top 30%High
Folate24.9 mcg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid14.7 mcg
Vitamin B120.64 mcg10.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium49.8 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.6 mg8.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium20.1 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus139.9 mg14%Top 30%High
Potassium233.9 mg6.7%Top 30%High
Sodium1542.8 mg64.3%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.6 mg10.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.32 mg16%Top 30%High
Selenium13.1 mcg18.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.5 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.9 g13.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.8 g19%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 695 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28 g 43.1%

Saturated Fat 11.9 g 59.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 213 mg 71%

Sodium 4829.1 mg 201.2%

Total Carbohydrates 42.2 g 14.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 65.8 g 131.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 238.3%

Calcium 15.6% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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