Monterey Tortilla Casseroles Recipe
Monterey Tortilla Casseroles has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 33.5g 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. With 29.9 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 58, for Monterey Tortilla Casseroles, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 29% | |
| Calories from Fat | 38% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 262.5 IU | 5.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Retinol | 9.7 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2.1 mg | 10.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 13.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 10.2 mcg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 mcg | 4.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.27 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 72.9 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 0.54 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 17.4 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 123.3 mg | 12.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 189.3 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 251.3 mg | 10.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 7 mcg | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.99 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g | 16% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.5 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.5 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 2.1 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 Calories from Fat 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.2 g 26.5%
Saturated Fat 8.4 g 42%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 90.9 mg 30.3%
Sodium 937.5 mg 39.1%
Total Carbohydrates 33.5 g 11.2%
Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%
Sugars 3.9 g
Protein 29.9 g 59.8%
Vitamin A 19.6% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 27.2% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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