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Mexican Spicy Beef Tortilla - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Spicy Beef Tortilla Recipe

Mexican Spicy Beef Tortilla has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 135.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 55.5 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.

Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average 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 10 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. 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 70, for Mexican Spicy Beef Tortilla, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.33 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol35.7 mcg
Vitamin C9.5 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.5 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.17 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Riboflavin0.17 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Niacin2.2 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Folate72.3 mcg18.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid25.7 mcg
Vitamin B120.33 mcg5.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium102.8 mg10.3%Top 30%High
Iron1.7 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium29.2 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus144.8 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Potassium0.17 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium155.2 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Copper0.17 mg8.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.33 mg16.6%Top 30%High
Selenium11.1 mcg15.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.4 g7.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.3%Top 30%High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.2 g18.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.9 g10.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1133 Calories from Fat 374

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.6 g 64%

Saturated Fat 20.2 g 101%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 130.4 mg 43.5%

Sodium 935.8 mg 39%

Total Carbohydrates 135.2 g 45.1%

Dietary Fiber 17.1 g68.4%

Sugars 10.5 g

Protein 55.5 g 111%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 95%

Calcium 62% Iron 55.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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