Creamy Taco Dinner has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 158g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very 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 34.9 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 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 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 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 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 61, for Creamy Taco Dinner, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 18% | |
Calories from Carbs | 68% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 130.4 IU | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 17.3 mg | 28.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 1.2 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.4 mg | 11.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 11.9% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 7.1 mcg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.48 mcg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.48 mg | 4.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 13.1 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 18.3 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 83.8 mg | 8.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 173.2 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 93 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.9 mg | 12.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.48 mg | 23.8% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 10.9 mcg | 15.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 12.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.8 g | |||
Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.3 g | 16.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 957 Calories from Fat 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2 g 28%
Saturated Fat 6.9 g 34.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 77.1 mg 25.7%
Sodium 391.6 mg 16.3%
Total Carbohydrates 158 g 52.7%
Dietary Fiber 7.4 g29.6%
Sugars 3.3 g
Protein 34.9 g 69.8%
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 121.7%
Calcium 5.5% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 176
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 317
Protein 13 g | Carbs 3.3 g | Fat 27.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 161
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 10.1 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 1.9 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 215
Protein 16.1 g | Carbs 14.4 g | Fat 10.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 11.7 g | Carbs 11.9 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 244
Protein 25.9 g | Carbs 9.7 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 328
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 37.3 g | Fat 13.9 g