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"Chicken" Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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"Chicken" Tacos Recipe

"Chicken" Tacos has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 64g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.9 gms of protein, it is 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. 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".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average 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 82, for "Chicken" Tacos, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2100 IU42%
Vitamin C4 mg6.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.4 mg4.8%
Thiamin0.14 mg9.5%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.3%
Niacin2.2 mg10.8%
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.5%
Folate24.8 mcg6.2%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.23 mg2.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium120 mg12%
Iron3.4 mg19.1%
Magnesium85.2 mg21.3%
Phosphorus350 mg35%
Potassium351.9 mg10.1%
Sodium433.5 mg18.1%
Zinc1.6 mg10.6%
Copper0.2 mg9.8%
Manganese0.44 mg21.9%
Selenium6.5 mcg9.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate64 g21.3%
Dietary Fiber9.5 g38%
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.9 g31.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18 g27.7%
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%
Monounsaturated Fat7.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18 g 27.7%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g 9%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 433.5 mg 18.1%

Total Carbohydrates 64 g 21.3%

Dietary Fiber 9.5 g38%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 15.9 g 31.8%

Vitamin A 42% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 12% Iron 19.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1849088 Embed Table:

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