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Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs (3 Ww Points) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs (3 Ww Points) Recipe

Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs (3 Ww Points) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 18.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 gms of protein, it is 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.

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.

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. 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 a high 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 22, for Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs (3 Ww Points), and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

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

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.59 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol23.6 mcg
Vitamin C12.1 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D12.1 IU3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.29 mg17.4%Top 10%Very High
Niacin0.59 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate19.8 mcg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.29 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20.4 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.59 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.1 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus50.1 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium215.9 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium350 mg14.6%Top 30%High
Zinc0.29 mg2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7.7 mcg11%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.4 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.6 g
Glucose0.9 mg
Fructose0.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.1 g8.3%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.6 g2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.47 g2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.5 g 8.5%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 211.5 mg 70.5%

Sodium 1186.6 mg 49.4%

Total Carbohydrates 18.2 g 6.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 8.9 g

Protein 14 g 28%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 68.3%

Calcium 6.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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