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Mexican Eggs Omlette - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Eggs Omlette Recipe

Mexican Eggs Omlette has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 10.6g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 16.1 gms of protein, it is 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. 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".

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.

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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 18, for Mexican Eggs Omlette, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1425 IU28.5%
Vitamin C18.1 mg30.2%
Vitamin D50.8 IU12.7%
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.12 mg8.1%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.1%
Niacin1.8 mg8.9%
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.3%
Folate46 mcg11.5%
Vitamin B120.68 mcg11.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium221 mg22.1%
Iron2.1 mg11.9%
Magnesium20.4 mg5.1%
Phosphorus176 mg17.6%
Potassium404.5 mg11.6%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc1.3 mg8.5%
Copper0.43 mg21.6%
Manganese0.13 mg6.7%
Selenium3 mcg4.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.6 g3.5%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.1 g32.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.6 g30.2%
Saturated Fat9.2 g46%
Monounsaturated Fat6.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.6 g 30.2%

Saturated Fat 9.2 g 46%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 229.4 mg 76.5%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 10.6 g 3.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 16.1 g 32.2%

Vitamin A 28.5% Vitamin C 30.2%

Calcium 22.1% Iron 11.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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