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Beef Tacos 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Beef Tacos 3 Recipe

Beef Tacos 3 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 42.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 41.2 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's very high MUFA and very high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 29, for Beef Tacos 3, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat82%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.33 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol41.6 mcg
Vitamin C4.6 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.9 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.33 mg19.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.6 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Folate35.1 mcg8.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid3.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.98 mcg16.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.66 mg6.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium163.9 mg16.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.6 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium34.4 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus210.2 mg21%Top 10%Very High
Potassium305.6 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Sodium194 mg8.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.6 mg17.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9.8 mcg14.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.8 g4.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.9%Top 30%High
Starch9.5 g
Sugars1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.5 g27%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat54.7 g84.2%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat11.6 g58.2%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat16.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat21.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water68.9 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1807 Calories from Fat 1502

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 166.9 g 256.8%

Saturated Fat 35.5 g 177.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 130.7 mg 43.6%

Sodium 591.6 mg 24.7%

Total Carbohydrates 42.2 g 14.1%

Dietary Fiber 8.3 g33.2%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 41.2 g 82.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 50% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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