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Guaco-Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Guaco-Tacos Recipe

Guaco-Tacos has a high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 70.1g 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 13.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 7.56 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 88, for Guaco-Tacos, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat36%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1650 IU33%
Vitamin C30.6 mg51%
Thiamin0.45 mg30%
Niacin8.6 mg43%
Vitamin B60.8 mg40%
Folate372 mcg93%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium120 mg12%
Iron7.6 mg42%
Magnesium152 mg38%
Potassium1105 mg31.6%
Sodium669 mg27.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate70.1 g23.4%
Dietary Fiber19.1 g76.4%
Sugars4.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.8 g27.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.1 g32.5%
Saturated Fat3 g15%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455 Calories from Fat 190

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.1 g 32.5%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 669 mg 27.9%

Total Carbohydrates 70.1 g 23.4%

Dietary Fiber 19.1 g76.4%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 13.8 g 27.6%

Vitamin A 33% Vitamin C 51%

Calcium 12% Iron 42%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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