Shrimp Quesadillas has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 67.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 37.9 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 11.34 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very 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 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 40, for Shrimp Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1850 IU | 37% | ||
Vitamin C | 48.6 mg | 81% | ||
Thiamin | 1 mg | 68% | ||
Niacin | 17 mg | 85% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.36 mg | 18% | ||
Folate | 312 mcg | 78% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 780 mg | 78% | ||
Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | ||
Magnesium | 80 mg | 20% | ||
Potassium | 477 mg | 13.6% | ||
Sodium | 1788 mg | 74.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 67.8 g | 22.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 20.8% | ||
Sugars | 4.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 37.9 g | 75.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 36.9 g | 56.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 91.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 753 Calories from Fat 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.9 g 56.8%
Saturated Fat 18.3 g 91.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 180 mg 60%
Sodium 1788 mg 74.5%
Total Carbohydrates 67.8 g 22.6%
Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 37.9 g 75.8%
Vitamin A 37% Vitamin C 81%
Calcium 78% Iron 63%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 335
Protein 21.2 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 20.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 19.6 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 19.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 604
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 52.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 376
Protein 29.2 g | Carbs 45.6 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 375
Protein 72.2 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 4.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 30 g | Carbs 0.3 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 462
Protein 8.4 g | Carbs 55.8 g | Fat 25.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 325
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 42.9 g | Fat 12.2 g