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Shrimp Quesedillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Shrimp Quesedillas Recipe

Shrimp Quesedillas has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 39.9g 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 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable 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 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 5.62 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. 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 53, for Shrimp Quesedillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2825 IU56.5%
Vitamin C112 mg186.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.4 mg8.1%
Thiamin0.37 mg24.9%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8%
Niacin5.3 mg26.4%
Vitamin B60.31 mg15.3%
Folate33.6 mcg8.4%
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium435 mg43.5%
Iron5.6 mg31.2%
Magnesium39.2 mg9.8%
Phosphorus188 mg18.8%
Potassium518.1 mg14.8%
Sodium950.8 mg39.6%
Zinc1.2 mg8.3%
Copper0.39 mg19.7%
Manganese0.23 mg11.4%
Selenium23.1 mcg33%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39.9 g13.3%
Dietary Fiber8.6 g34.4%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30.2 g60.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.9 g18.3%
Saturated Fat5.7 g28.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.9 g 18.3%

Saturated Fat 5.7 g 28.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 133 mg 44.3%

Sodium 950.8 mg 39.6%

Total Carbohydrates 39.9 g 13.3%

Dietary Fiber 8.6 g34.4%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 30.2 g 60.4%

Vitamin A 56.5% Vitamin C 186.6%

Calcium 43.5% Iron 31.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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