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Tex-Mex Quiche - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Quiche Recipe

Tex-Mex Quiche has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 22.7g 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. With 14.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 56, for Tex-Mex Quiche, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.42 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol55.4 mcg
Vitamin C75.8 mg126.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D12.5 IU3.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.83 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate27.1 mcg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.42 mcg6.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium120.8 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Iron0.83 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus116.7 mg11.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium239.2 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium144.8 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.83 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.4 mcg7.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.5 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.5 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g12%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.3 g17.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384 Calories from Fat 244

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.1 g 41.7%

Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 145.8 mg 48.6%

Sodium 347.4 mg 14.5%

Total Carbohydrates 22.7 g 7.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 14.4 g 28.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 303.3%

Calcium 29% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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