Layered Mexican Casserole
Nutrition facts per serving
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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)
🧠 Expert Insights
Nutrient Density
- moderate nutrient density
Nutrient Highlights
- Provides significant protein content.
- Provides moderate calcium.
- Provides moderate zinc.
- Provides moderate vitamin A.
- Good source of vitamin B12, essential for nerve function and blood formation.
- Good source of selenium, an antioxidant mineral.
- Provides moderate phosphorus.
Warnings
- Contains notable saturated fat. Moderation may be relevant for heart-health goals.
Top Nutrients
- Nutrient: Saturated Fat
- Percent Dv: 50.35
- Level: high
- Nutrient: Vitamin B12
- Percent Dv: 26.75
- Level: high
- Nutrient: Total Fat
- Percent Dv: 23.99
Nutrient Levels
- Protein: high
- Copper: low
- Potassium: minimal
- Vitamin B12: high
- Dietary Fiber: minimal
- Carbohydrates: low
- Total Fat: high
- Magnesium: minimal
Percent Daily Values
- Protein: 20.79
- Copper: 8.41
- Potassium: 3.07
- Vitamin B12: 26.75
- Dietary Fiber: 3.31
- Carbohydrates: 6.05
- Total Fat: 23.99
- Magnesium: 4.05
Disclaimer
- These insights are derived from nutrient composition data and established dietary reference values. They do not constitute medical advice and do not evaluate food safety, allergens, contaminants, or individual medical conditions. Dietary decisions for pregnancy, infants, or medical conditions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
Population Relevance
- Bone Health: This food provides limited amounts of bone-health-relevant nutrients.
- Heart Health: This food provides limited heart-health-relevant nutrients.
- High Protein: This food provides moderate protein content.
- Gut Health: This food provides limited fiber for digestive health.
- Pregnancy: This food provides limited nutrient amounts typically highlighted during pregnancy.
- Anemia Support: This food provides limited amounts of iron-related nutrients.
Macro Profile
- This food is primarily fat-based.
🥩 Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 276.2 kcal |
| Protein | 10.39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.65 g |
| Total Fat | 18.71 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.93 g |
💎 Minerals
| Mineral | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Copper | 0.08 mg |
| Manganese | 0.12 mg |
| Calcium | 197.91 mg |
| Potassium | 144.09 mg |
💊 Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 164.55 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg |
| Folate Dfe | 25.47 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg |
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