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Mexican Lasagna with Cactus

Nutrition facts per serving

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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)

Cooking Spray — 6.6g Beef — 113.4g Taco Seasoning Mix — 1.2g Enchilada Sauce — 25.0g Flour Tortilla — 125.0g Bean — 50.0g Queso Mexican Cheese — 62.5g Mexican Cheese — 62.5g Nopalitos Cactus — 31.2g

🧠 Expert Insights

📊 Nutrient Density
  • moderate nutrient density
Nutrient Highlights
  • Contains moderate dietary fiber.
  • Provides significant protein content.
  • Provides moderate magnesium.
  • Good source of zinc, supporting immune function and cell growth.
  • Good source of vitamin B12, essential for nerve function and blood formation.
  • Provides moderate selenium.
  • Provides moderate manganese.
  • Good source of copper, which supports iron metabolism.
⚠️ Warnings
  • High sodium content. Individuals following low-sodium diets may need to limit intake.
🏆 Top Nutrients
  • Nutrient: sodium
  • Percent Dv: 36.72
  • Level: high
  • Nutrient: Vitamin B12
  • Percent Dv: 26.73
  • Level: high
  • Nutrient: protein
  • Percent Dv: 23.98
🧪 Nutrient Levels
  • Protein: high
  • Copper: high
  • Potassium: low
  • Vitamin B12: high
  • Dietary Fiber: moderate
  • Carbohydrates: low
  • Total Fat: low
  • Magnesium: moderate
📈 Percent Daily Values
  • Protein: 23.98
  • Copper: 22.33
  • Potassium: 6.63
  • Vitamin B12: 26.73
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.49
  • Carbohydrates: 6.22
  • Total Fat: 7.86
  • Magnesium: 12.31
ℹ️ 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 balanced across macronutrients, with notable protein content.

🥩 Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount per Serving
Energy 158.1 kcal
Protein 11.99 g
Carbohydrates 17.10 g
Total Fat 6.13 g
Dietary Fiber 3.22 g

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💎 Minerals

Mineral Amount per Serving
Copper 0.20 mg
Manganese 0.29 mg
Calcium 52.37 mg
Potassium 311.82 mg

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💊 Vitamins

Vitamin Amount per Serving
Vitamin A 3.79 µg
Vitamin E 0.31 mg
Folate Dfe 22.20 µg
Vitamin B6 0.20 mg

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