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Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 21g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 28 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs has been given a composite ranking of 10, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium300 mg30%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium450 mg12.9%
Sodium1240 mg51.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21 g7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28 g56%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat41 g63.1%
Saturated Fat14 g70%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560 Calories from Fat 370

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41 g 63.1%

Saturated Fat 14 g 70%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 350 mg 116.7%

Sodium 1240 mg 51.7%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 28 g 56%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 30% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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