Mexican Tortilla Casserole (Updated) has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 34.7g 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 30.2 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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".
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 an average 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Tortilla Casserole (Updated) has been given a composite ranking of 41, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 30% | |
Calories from Fat | 36% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 315 IU | 6.3% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 3.2 IU | 0.8% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0.33% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.02 mg | 0.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg | 1% | ||
Folate | 5.2 mcg | 1.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.12 mg | 1.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 230 mg | 23% | ||
Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.4% | ||
Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% | ||
Phosphorus | 145 mg | 14.5% | ||
Potassium | 27.7 mg | 0.8% | ||
Sodium | 758.9 mg | 31.6% | ||
Zinc | 0.89 mg | 5.9% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
Manganese | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Selenium | 3.9 mcg | 5.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 11.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 38% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 30.2 g | 60.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16.4 g | 25.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8 g | 40% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.4 g 25.2%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 83 mg 27.7%
Sodium 758.9 mg 31.6%
Total Carbohydrates 34.7 g 11.6%
Dietary Fiber 9.5 g38%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 30.2 g 60.4%
Vitamin A 6.3% Vitamin C
Calcium 23% Iron 14.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 627
Protein 33.5 g | Carbs 44.9 g | Fat 33.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 425
Protein 21.3 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 24.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 296
Protein 22.5 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 15.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 405
Protein 39.8 g | Carbs 36.3 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 372
Protein 15.6 g | Carbs 37.2 g | Fat 16.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 245
Protein 22.2 g | Carbs 31.7 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 359
Protein 25.5 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 20.4 g | Carbs 16.2 g | Fat 8.6 g