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Zucchini Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zucchini Quesadillas Recipe

Zucchini Quesadillas has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 34g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 27 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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 very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 44, for Zucchini Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1500 IU30%
Vitamin C21 mg35%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium800 mg80%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium500 mg14.3%
Sodium2040 mg85%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27 g54%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat35 g53.8%
Saturated Fat14 g70%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560 Calories from Fat 310

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35 g 53.8%

Saturated Fat 14 g 70%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 55 mg 18.3%

Sodium 2040 mg 85%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 27 g 54%

Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 80% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/zucchini-quesadillas Embed Table:

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