The Daily Meal Denver Breakfast Burrito Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is The Daily Meal Denver Breakfast Burrito Recipe? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Denver Breakfast Burrito Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 44%. At 1013mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Daily Meal Denver Breakfast Burrito Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 servings   ( 436 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 748
Total Fat: 49g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 685mg
Sodium: 1013mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 38g
Calcium: 504mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 653mg Vitamin A: 496mcg
Vitamin C: 125mg Vitamin D: 4mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 Teaspoons coconut cooking oil or a personal favorite
  • 1/2 organic red bell pepper
  • 1/2 organic green bell pepper
  • 1/2 small organic red onion
  • 1 Teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 4 organic eggs
  • 1/3 Cup organic cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 Flour tortilla

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)