Mexican Rice Casserole With Ground Beef has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 58.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 24.7 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable 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 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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 84, for Mexican Rice Casserole With Ground Beef, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 20% | |
Calories from Carbs | 56% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.3 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 14.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 4.4 mg | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 2.4 IU | 0.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.8 mg | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 14.8% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 32 mcg | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.59 mcg | 9.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.3 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 57.1 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.2% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 26.6 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 113.9 mg | 11.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 271 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 130.3 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 11.8% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.3 mg | 14.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 6.8 mcg | 9.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9.7% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0.9 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.6 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 7.3 g | 14.6% | 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 | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.98 g | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 Calories from Fat 83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.3 g 14.3%
Saturated Fat 3.3 g 16.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 49.1 mg 16.4%
Sodium 440.5 mg 18.4%
Total Carbohydrates 58.6 g 19.5%
Dietary Fiber 8.2 g32.8%
Sugars 5.1 g
Protein 24.7 g 49.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 19.3% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 215
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 33.9 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 124
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 92
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 14.7 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 4.5 g | Carbs 33.5 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 278
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 20.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 18.4 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 261
Protein 18.2 g | Carbs 13.1 g | Fat 14.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 59
Protein 0.77 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 0.24 g