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Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Quesadilla !) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Quesadilla!) Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat3%
 Calories from Carbs71%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A254.8 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C49.3 mg82.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate104.1 mcg26%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30.1 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.4 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium47.9 mg12%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus94.5 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium309.6 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Sodium3.3 mg0.1%Bottom 10%Very Low
Zinc1.4 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium1.4 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15.1 g5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber5.5 g21.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.5 g11%Mid 40%Average
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 Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.27 g0.42%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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