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Mexican Egg Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Egg Casserole Recipe

Mexican Egg Casserole has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 11.6g 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. With 30.9 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 13, for Mexican Egg Casserole, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium

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 A0.43 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol106.4 mcg
Vitamin C16.2 mg27.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D32.5 IU8.1%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.43 mg25.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.43 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate27.8 mcg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.43 mcg7.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium241.9 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.85 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.2 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus242.7 mg24.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium139.7 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium348.6 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.3 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16.7 mcg23.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.38 g1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.2 g26.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.5 g17.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat6 g30.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414 Calories from Fat 241

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.8 g 41.2%

Saturated Fat 14.1 g 70.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 338.8 mg 112.9%

Sodium 815.8 mg 34%

Total Carbohydrates 11.6 g 3.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 30.9 g 61.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 63.3%

Calcium 56.6% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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