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Bread, salvadoran sweet cheese (quesadilla salvadorena)
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Niacin | 1.2 MG | 8% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.7 MG | 14% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 33 UG | 8% | |
| Choline, total | 36.5 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.4 UG | 15% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 141 UG | 16% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.0 MG | 6% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.3 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 11.2 UG | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 73 MG | 6% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.0 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 200 MG | 16% | |
| Potassium, K | 350 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 510 MG | 22% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 MG | 7% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 10% | |
| Selenium, Se | 13.3 UG | 24% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (22% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (24% DV).
About Bread, salvadoran sweet cheese (quesadilla salvadorena)
Quesadilla salvadorena is a Salvadoran sweet cheese bread - not a tortilla despite the name. It's made with rice flour, cheese, butter, and eggs, giving it a dense, moist crumb with a mildly sweet and savory flavor at the same time. The fat is real and comes from the dairy and eggs, not from vegetable shortening. Served as a breakfast item or afternoon snack in El Salvador, it pairs naturally with coffee. A small portion goes a long way.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Bread, salvadoran sweet cheese (quesadilla salvadorena) include Selenium, Se (24% DV) , and Sodium, Na (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 374 calories per 100 grams, Bread, salvadoran sweet cheese (quesadilla salvadorena) gets 8% of its calories from protein, 51% from carbohydrates, and 41% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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