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Mexican Eggs & Beans with Cheese Recipe

Mexican Eggs & Beans with Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 6.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is often undesirablea good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Eggs & Beans with Cheese has been given a composite ranking of 74, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein55%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C13.4 mg22.4%
Vitamin D13.2 IU3.3%
Vitamin E0.16 mg0.53%
Thiamin0.06 mg4%
Riboflavin0.11 mg6.2%
Niacin0.9 mg4.5%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.4%
Folate22 mcg5.5%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron0.58 mg3.2%
Magnesium12.4 mg3.1%
Phosphorus48 mg4.8%
Potassium165.4 mg4.7%
Sodium320.2 mg13.3%
Zinc0.29 mg1.9%
Copper0.12 mg5.8%
Manganese0.11 mg5.3%
Selenium2 mcg2.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.7 g2.2%
Dietary Fiber2.5 g10%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.9 g31.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.7 g4.2%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.7 g 4.2%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 320.2 mg 13.3%

Total Carbohydrates 6.7 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 15.9 g 31.8%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 22.4%

Calcium 1% Iron 3.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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