Tostada with Carne Asada and Greens
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 118.22 g | 43% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 78.98 g | 32% |
| Sugars | 16.56 g | 47% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.24 g | 140% |
| Protein | 132.99 g | 266% |
| Total Fat | 168.91 g | 217% |
| Saturated Fat | 59.03 g | 295% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 55.65 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.25 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 3.86 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 438.7 mg | 146% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 3765.7 mcg | 418% |
| Vitamin C | 122.85 mg | 137% |
| Vitamin D | 0.31 mcg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 6529.46 mg | 284% |
| Potassium | 2788.37 mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 989.18 mg | 76% |
| Magnesium | 254.42 mg | 61% |
| Iron | 18.65 mg | 104% |
| Zinc | 7.02 mg | 64% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
418%
Vitamin C
137%
Vitamin D
2%
Vitamin E
66%
Vitamin K
86%
Vitamin B1
37%
Vitamin B2
100%
Vitamin B3
56%
Vitamin B5
139%
Vitamin B6
84%
Vitamin B7
15%
Vitamin B9
6%
Vitamin B12
77%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
76%
Iron
104%
Magnesium
61%
Phosphorus
94%
Potassium
59%
Sodium
284%
Zinc
64%
Copper
131%
Manganese
47%
Selenium
49%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
49%
Isoleucine
43%
Valine
44%
Lysine
30%
Tryptophan
39%
Threonine
38%
Phenylalanine
55%
Methionine
45%
Histidine
39%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Tostada with Carne Asada, served with greens, provides protein, as meats like carne asada are recognized as good sources for protein intake, according to the American Cancer Society, which emphasizes protein for supporting weight and healing. However, carne asada, being red meat, is a common source of saturated fat, which MedlinePlus links to an increased risk of heart disease and weight gain. Cleveland Clinic further suggests that choosing leaner proteins like grilled chicken or fish and limiting high-fat toppings such as sour cream and cheese can make tostadas a more heart-healthy option.
1. Facts About Saturated Fats: Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia
Source: MedlinePlus
Summary: Red meat is a common source of saturated fat, which is often solid at room temperature and linked to an increased risk of heart disease and weight gain.
Read More: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000838.htm
2. CóMo Alimentarse Bien Durante El Tratamiento
Source: American Cancer Society
Summary: Meats, poultry, and fish are recommended as good sources of protein to support adequate calorie and protein intake for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
3. How to Pick Heart-Healthy Mexican Food
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: To make tostadas heart-healthy, it is recommended to choose corn tortillas over flour tortillas and opt for grilled chicken or fish instead of red meat, while also limiting high-fat toppings like sour cream and cheese.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/say-ole-heart-healthy-mexican-food
4. Collard Greens: Benefits, Nutrition, Diet, and Risks
Source: Medical News Today, 2018
Summary: Collard greens are exceptionally rich in vitamin K, which significantly aids calcium absorption and bone matrix protein modification, thereby supporting bone health.
5. Nutrients and Bioactives in Green Leafy Vegetables and Cognitive Decline: Prospective Study.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Consuming approximately one serving per day of green leafy vegetables and foods rich in key nutrients and bioactives like vitamin K (phylloquinone), lutein, -carotene, nitrate, folate, -tocopherol, and kaempferol may contribute to slowing cognitive decline associated with aging.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29263222/
