Mexican Shortbread has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 20.6g 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. With 2.1 gms of protein, it is low 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 low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
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 45, for Mexican Shortbread, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 4% | |
Calories from Fat | 58% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 0 mcg | |||
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 0 mg | |||
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 44 mg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.36 g | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 2.4 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 0.58 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
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 | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.9 g | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.2 g 21.8%
Saturated Fat 8.8 g 44%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 31 mg 10.3%
Sodium 158.7 mg 6.6%
Total Carbohydrates 20.6 g 6.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 8.8 g
Protein 2.1 g 4.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 22.6 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 243
Protein 0.05 g | Carbs 2.67 g | Fat 26.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 93
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 4.3 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 0
Protein 0 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 5.8 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 179
Protein 14.6 g | Carbs 2.19 g | Fat 12.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 14.8 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 89
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 2.4 g