Beefy Taco Joes has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 46.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 36.4 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.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very 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 35, for Beefy Taco Joes, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 31% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 333.8 IU | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 31.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 4.8 IU | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.43 mg | 25.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.9 mg | 19.5% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.43 mg | 21.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 37.2 mcg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 23.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 21.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.43 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 145.9 mg | 14.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 26.8 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 182.3 mg | 18.2% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 342 mg | 9.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 592.1 mg | 24.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 3 mg | 20.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 16.9 mcg | 24.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20.1 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 5.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0.9 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.4 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.4 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15.8 g | 31.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.9 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.9 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12.9 g | 19.8% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29.2% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 Calories from Fat 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.7 g 45.7%
Saturated Fat 13.5 g 67.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 106.7 mg 35.6%
Sodium 1367.7 mg 57%
Total Carbohydrates 46.5 g 15.5%
Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%
Sugars 12.3 g
Protein 36.4 g 72.8%
Vitamin A 15.4% Vitamin C 18.3%
Calcium 33.7% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 8
Protein 0.28 g | Carbs 1.43 g | Fat 0.17 g
Per Serving | Calories 193
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 8 g | Carbs 24.7 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 23.2 g | Fat 15.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 9
Protein 0.45 g | Carbs 0.19 g | Fat 0.78 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 12 g | Carbs 26.1 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 70
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 2.1 g