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Mexican-Style Omelet (Low Carb) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican-Style Omelet (Low Carb) Recipe

Mexican-Style Omelet (Low Carb) has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin D and Riboflavin.

The food contains 5.9g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.8 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 6, for Mexican-Style Omelet (Low Carb), and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat81%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.54 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol161.3 mcg
Vitamin C2.2 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D45.7 IU11.4%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.54 mg31.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.54 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate33.9 mcg8.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.54 mcg9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.8%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium98.9 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.5 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus161.3 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Potassium178.5 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium317.3 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15.6 mcg22.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.2 g1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.97 g3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat26.7 g41.1%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat11.3 g56.5%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 Calories from Fat 447

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 49.7 g 76.5%

Saturated Fat 21 g 105%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 408.9 mg 136.3%

Sodium 590.1 mg 24.6%

Total Carbohydrates 5.9 g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 19.8 g 39.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 18.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-style-omelet-low-carb-374606 Embed Table:

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