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Mexican Grilled Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Grilled Cheese Recipe

Mexican Grilled Cheese has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 20.9g 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 13.4 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Grilled Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 10, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A584.1 IU11.7%Top 10%Very High
Retinol45.1 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.2 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate39 mcg9.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid34.1 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium339 mg33.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.2 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium15.9 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus447.6 mg44.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium270.7 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Sodium1122.2 mg46.8%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.2 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium12.2 mcg17.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.5 g8.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.4 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.3 g32.7%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.2 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.6 g31.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat12 g59.8%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 Calories from Fat 152

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.9 g 26%

Saturated Fat 9.8 g 49%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 44.1 mg 14.7%

Sodium 920.2 mg 38.3%

Total Carbohydrates 20.9 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 13.4 g 26.8%

Vitamin A 9.6% Vitamin C

Calcium 27.8% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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