Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Quesadilla!) has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 11g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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. 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 99, for Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Quesadilla!), and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 71% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 254.8 IU | 5.1% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 49.3 mg | 82.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 104.1 mcg | 26% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 30.1 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 47.9 mg | 12% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 94.5 mg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 309.6 mg | 8.8% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 3.3 mg | 0.1% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.1% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 1.4 mcg | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 15.1 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 21.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 0.27 g | 0.42% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2.4 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 4 g 8%
Vitamin A 3.7% Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 2.2% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 364
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 19.7 g | Fat 26.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 293
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 23.9 g | Fat 18.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 278
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 20.8 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 283
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 38.6 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 34.5 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 128
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 20.3 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 13.6 g | Carbs 20.2 g | Fat 15.2 g