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Mexican Scramble - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Scramble Recipe

Mexican Scramble has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 13.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15 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. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 25, for Mexican Scramble, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Vitamin B12
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1365 IU27.3%
Vitamin C42.8 mg71.4%
Vitamin D56 IU14%
Vitamin E2 mg6.7%
Thiamin0.18 mg12.2%
Riboflavin0.95 mg56.1%
Niacin0.32 mg1.6%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13.2%
Folate82.8 mcg20.7%
Vitamin B121.5 mcg25.3%
Pantothenic Acid1.5 mg14.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium182 mg18.2%
Iron2.2 mg12.1%
Magnesium20 mg5%
Phosphorus231 mg23.1%
Potassium347.1 mg9.9%
Sodium911.3 mg38%
Zinc1.5 mg10.1%
Copper0.07 mg3.4%
Manganese0.11 mg5.5%
Selenium29.5 mcg42.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.9 g4.6%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.4%
Sugars5.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.9 g18.3%
Saturated Fat3.6 g18%
Monounsaturated Fat5.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.9 g 18.3%

Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 221.2 mg 73.7%

Sodium 911.3 mg 38%

Total Carbohydrates 13.9 g 4.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 5.4 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 27.3% Vitamin C 71.4%

Calcium 18.2% Iron 12.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=838105 Embed Table:

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