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Amy's Taco Meat - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Amy's Taco Meat Recipe

Amy's Taco Meat has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 6.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 13.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 26, for Amy's Taco Meat, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A495 IU9.9%
Vitamin C9.4 mg15.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.44 mg1.5%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.8%
Riboflavin0.05 mg2.9%
Niacin0.6 mg3%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.3%
Folate13.2 mcg3.3%
Vitamin B120.05 mcg0.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.13 mg1.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium65 mg6.5%
Iron2.1 mg11.8%
Magnesium14.4 mg3.6%
Phosphorus56 mg5.6%
Potassium189 mg5.4%
Sodium422.5 mg17.6%
Zinc0.38 mg2.5%
Copper0.22 mg11%
Manganese0.1 mg5%
Selenium1.4 mcg2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.5 g2.2%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars1.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.3 g26.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10 g15.4%
Saturated Fat3.4 g17%
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10 g 15.4%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 46.5 mg 15.5%

Sodium 422.5 mg 17.6%

Total Carbohydrates 6.5 g 2.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 13.3 g 26.6%

Vitamin A 9.9% Vitamin C 15.7%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 11.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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