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Shrimp Quessadilla - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Shrimp Quessadilla Recipe

Shrimp Quessadilla has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 30.6g 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 29.2 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average 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 4.54 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 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 25, for Shrimp Quessadilla, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron
  • Very low in Sodium
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A965 IU19.3%
Vitamin C57.5 mg95.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.9 mg3%
Thiamin0.06 mg4.2%
Riboflavin0.07 mg3.9%
Niacin2.8 mg13.9%
Vitamin B60.24 mg11.8%
Folate19.6 mcg4.9%
Vitamin B121.3 mcg21.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium311 mg31.1%
Iron4.5 mg25.2%
Magnesium40 mg10%
Phosphorus141 mg14.1%
Potassium325.7 mg9.3%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc1.5 mg10.2%
Copper0.28 mg14%
Manganese0.15 mg7.6%
Selenium34 mcg48.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.6 g10.2%
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%
Sugars2.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29.2 g58.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat7.1 g35.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15 g 23.1%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g 35.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 190.8 mg 63.6%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 30.6 g 10.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 2.4 g

Protein 29.2 g 58.4%

Vitamin A 19.3% Vitamin C 95.8%

Calcium 31.1% Iron 25.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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