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Mexican Tortilla Casserole W/Rice - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Tortilla Casserole W/Rice Recipe

Mexican Tortilla Casserole W/Rice has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.

The food contains 19.2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.5 gms of protein, it is 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".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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. 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 43, for Mexican Tortilla Casserole W/Rice, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2150 IU43%
Vitamin C5.3 mg8.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.44 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.5%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.5%
Niacin2.8 mg13.8%
Vitamin B60.25 mg12.7%
Folate11.6 mcg2.9%
Vitamin B120.14 mcg2.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.49 mg4.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium262 mg26.2%
Iron1.7 mg9.5%
Magnesium26.4 mg6.6%
Phosphorus114 mg11.4%
Potassium244.9 mg7%
Sodium625.5 mg26.1%
Zinc1.4 mg9.6%
Copper0.17 mg8.6%
Manganese0.28 mg14%
Selenium17.9 mcg25.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.2 g6.4%
Dietary Fiber6.1 g24.4%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.5 g45%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.8 g24.3%
Saturated Fat7.5 g37.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 7.5 g 37.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 67.1 mg 22.4%

Sodium 625.5 mg 26.1%

Total Carbohydrates 19.2 g 6.4%

Dietary Fiber 6.1 g24.4%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 22.5 g 45%

Vitamin A 43% Vitamin C 8.9%

Calcium 26.2% Iron 9.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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