Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Casserole has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 28.4g 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirable a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 37.6 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 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 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 very 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 49, for Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 45% | |
| Calories from Fat | 21% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Thiamin
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 120 IU | 2.4% | ||
| Vitamin C | 8.2 mg | 13.7% | ||
| Vitamin D | 3.2 IU | 0.8% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.72 mg | 2.4% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.3 mg | 20.3% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg | 18.6% | ||
| Niacin | 15.8 mg | 79.1% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.71 mg | 35.7% | ||
| Folate | 69.6 mcg | 17.4% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.67 mcg | 11.2% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 13.4% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 137 mg | 13.7% | ||
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15.2% | ||
| Magnesium | 48 mg | 12% | ||
| Phosphorus | 391 mg | 39.1% | ||
| Potassium | 609.8 mg | 17.4% | ||
| Sodium | 875.6 mg | 36.5% | ||
| Zinc | 1.7 mg | 11.1% | ||
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 10.3% | ||
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15.1% | ||
| Selenium | 35.5 mcg | 50.7% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 9.5% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 9.2% | ||
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 12% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.8 g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 100.1 mg 33.4%
Sodium 875.6 mg 36.5%
Total Carbohydrates 28.4 g 9.5%
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 37.6 g 75.2%
Vitamin A 2.4% Vitamin C 13.7%
Calcium 13.7% Iron 15.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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