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Your Basic Quesadilla - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Your Basic Quesadilla Recipe

Your Basic Quesadilla has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 16.1g 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 16.6 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 low PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Your Basic Quesadilla has been given a composite ranking of 13, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A800 IU16%Top 10%Very High
Retinol207.5 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D19.4 IU4.8%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate45.2 mcg11.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid30.1 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium481.7 mg48.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.7 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus352.7 mg35.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium111.8 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium636.9 mg26.5%Top 10%Very High
Zinc2.2 mg14.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16.1 mcg23%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.3 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.97 g3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.8 g35.7%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1.1 mg
Isoleucine1.1 mg
Leucine1.1 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1.1 mg
Tyrosine1.1 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine1.1 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid4.3 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline2.2 mg
Serine1.1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat28.8 g44.3%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat17.3 g86.6%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat8.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372 Calories from Fat 241

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.8 g 41.2%

Saturated Fat 16.1 g 80.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 74.5 mg 24.8%

Sodium 592.3 mg 24.7%

Total Carbohydrates 16.1 g 5.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 16.6 g 33.2%

Vitamin A 14.9% Vitamin C

Calcium 44.8% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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