Mexican Chip Casserole (taste of home) has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 44.8g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 28.1 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
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 47, for Mexican Chip Casserole (taste of home), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 54% | |
Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 525 IU | 10.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 6.4% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 2.1 mg | 7.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Niacin | 0.04 mg | 0.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4.9% | ||
Folate | 3.6 mcg | 0.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.02 mg | 0.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 306 mg | 30.6% | ||
Iron | 1.6 mg | 8.7% | ||
Magnesium | 2 mg | 0.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 77 mg | 7.7% | ||
Potassium | 57.7 mg | 1.6% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 0.05 mg | 0.3% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.03 mg | 1.7% | ||
Selenium | 0.21 mcg | 0.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 14.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 15.6% | ||
Sugars | 5.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 28.1 g | 56.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 37.9 g | 58.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.9 g 58.3%
Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 88.9 mg 29.6%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 44.8 g 14.9%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%
Sugars 5.3 g
Protein 28.1 g 56.2%
Vitamin A 10.5% Vitamin C 6.4%
Calcium 30.6% Iron 8.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 382
Protein 21.1 g | Carbs 30.8 g | Fat 17.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 123
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 6.7 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 449
Protein 36.8 g | Carbs 48.4 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 31.9 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 181
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 17.1 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 24.7 g | Carbs 2.1 g | Fat 5.8 g