Big Ben's Beef Machaca has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 8.7g 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 27.7 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 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 10.44 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 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 51, for Big Ben's Beef Machaca, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 71% | |
Calories from Carbs | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 600 IU | 12% | ||
Vitamin C | 18.6 mg | 31% | ||
Thiamin | 0.15 mg | 10% | ||
Niacin | 12 mg | 60% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 22% | ||
Folate | 32 mcg | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 90 mg | 9% | ||
Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | ||
Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% | ||
Potassium | 465 mg | 13.3% | ||
Sodium | 426 mg | 17.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 2.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7.6% | ||
Sugars | 3.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 27.7 g | 55.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 39.4 g | 60.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503 Calories from Fat 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.4 g 60.6%
Saturated Fat 12.1 g 60.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 103 mg 34.3%
Sodium 426 mg 17.8%
Total Carbohydrates 8.7 g 2.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%
Sugars 3.5 g
Protein 27.7 g 55.4%
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 31%
Calcium 9% Iron 58%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 218
Protein 20.8 g | Carbs 1.4 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 639
Protein 39.8 g | Carbs 34.8 g | Fat 37.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 536
Protein 20 g | Carbs 36.5 g | Fat 35.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 644
Protein 61.4 g | Carbs 19.1 g | Fat 34.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 48.3 g | Carbs 5.9 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 449
Protein 27.5 g | Carbs 20.1 g | Fat 28.1 g