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Squash Blossom Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Squash Blossom Quesadillas Recipe

Squash Blossom Quesadillas has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 29g 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 12 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 34, for Squash Blossom Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium300 mg30%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium220 mg6.3%
Sodium1540 mg64.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29 g9.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17 g26.2%
Saturated Fat7 g35%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 150

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17 g 26.2%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 1540 mg 64.2%

Total Carbohydrates 29 g 9.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 12 g 24%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 30% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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