Mexican Crackers has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 30.9g 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 22 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 66, for Mexican Crackers, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.79 IU | 0.02% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 36.5 mg | 60.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0.79 mg | 52.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.79 mg | 46.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 4.8 mg | 23.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.79 mg | 39.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 118.3 mcg | 29.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.79 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 155.6 mg | 15.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 4.8 mg | 26.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 277.8 mg | 69.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 507.1 mg | 50.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 745.2 mg | 21.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 1260.2 mg | 52.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 4 mg | 26.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 1.6 mg | 79.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 1.6 mg | 79.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 21.4 mcg | 30.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 45.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Starch | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 5 g | |||
Sucrose | 2.4 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.8 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.8 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.5 g | 34.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.8 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 42.1 g | 64.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 19 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 60.3 g | |||
Ash | 6.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 Calories from Fat 477
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53 g 81.5%
Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1587.9 mg 66.2%
Total Carbohydrates 30.9 g 10.3%
Dietary Fiber 14.4 g57.6%
Sugars 6.3 g
Protein 22 g 44%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 76.7%
Calcium 19.6% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 279
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 23.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 263
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 36.2 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 424
Protein 16.8 g | Carbs 28.8 g | Fat 26.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 24
Protein 0.75 g | Carbs 4.4 g | Fat 0.31 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 10.8 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 195
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 22.6 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 444
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 26.9 g | Fat 34.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 62
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 1.2 g