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Blue Corn Cuban Taco - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Blue Corn Cuban Taco Recipe

Blue Corn Cuban Taco has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 35g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 63 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

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.

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

It belongs to Cuban 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 48, for Blue Corn Cuban Taco, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium1130 mg32.3%
Sodium990 mg41.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate35 g11.7%
Dietary Fiber5 g20%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein63 g126%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat49 g75.4%
Saturated Fat15 g75%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 820 Calories from Fat 440

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 49 g 75.4%

Saturated Fat 15 g 75%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 190 mg 63.3%

Sodium 990 mg 41.3%

Total Carbohydrates 35 g 11.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 63 g 126%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 60% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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