Quesadilla Explosion Salad: SparkRecipes Un-Chained Recipe Contest Finalist has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 58.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 26.4 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.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 92, for Quesadilla Explosion Salad: SparkRecipes Un-Chained Recipe Contest Finalist, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 17% | |
Calories from Carbs | 57% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 9770 IU | 195.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 73.3 mg | 122.2% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 1.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 13% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.15 mg | 9.1% | ||
Niacin | 0.92 mg | 4.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 9.8% | ||
Folate | 64 mcg | 16% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.14 mcg | 2.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.58 mg | 5.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 288 mg | 28.8% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 17.9% | ||
Magnesium | 38.4 mg | 9.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 204 mg | 20.4% | ||
Potassium | 574.5 mg | 16.4% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 0.99 mg | 6.6% | ||
Copper | 0.15 mg | 7.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.28 mg | 14.1% | ||
Selenium | 4.8 mcg | 6.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 19.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 75.6% | ||
Sugars | 11.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26.4 g | 52.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.9 g | 12.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9 g 12.2%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 7.2 mg 2.4%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 58.8 g 19.6%
Dietary Fiber 18.9 g75.6%
Sugars 11.6 g
Protein 26.4 g 52.8%
Vitamin A 195.4% Vitamin C 122.2%
Calcium 28.8% Iron 17.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 101
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 162
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 15.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 23.2 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 25.1 g | Fat 17.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 2 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 34
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 8.2 g | Fat 0.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 107
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 23.2 g | Fat 5.4 g