Mexican Rice Casserole 1 Recipe
Mexican Rice Casserole 1 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 39.2g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 23.3 gms of protein, it is 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 is also a 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 58, for Mexican Rice Casserole 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 23% | |
| Calories from Fat | 40% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- High in Niacin
- High in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 199.1 IU | 4% | Top 30% | High |
| Retinol | 14.7 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 IU | 0.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 1.5 mg | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 15% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 30 mcg | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 20.7 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg | 10% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.3 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 55 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 15.6 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 95.5 mg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 177.5 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 302.1 mg | 12.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 10% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 6 mcg | 8.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.51 g | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g | 14% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 8.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.5 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 Calories from Fat 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2 g 28%
Saturated Fat 8.5 g 42.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 71.1 mg 23.7%
Sodium 1005.9 mg 41.9%
Total Carbohydrates 39.2 g 13.1%
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%
Sugars 2.4 g
Protein 23.3 g 46.6%
Vitamin A 13.3% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 18.3% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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