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.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 33% | |
Calories from Carbs | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.33 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 35.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9.5 mg | 15.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 2.5 IU | 0.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.17 mg | 11.1% | Top 30% | High |
Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 2.2 mg | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 72.3 mcg | 18.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 25.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.33 mcg | 5.5% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.33 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 102.8 mg | 10.3% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 29.2 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 144.8 mg | 14.5% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0.17 mg | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 155.2 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.2 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0.17 mg | 8.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.33 mg | 16.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 11.1 mcg | 15.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 7.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 11.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 1.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0.7 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.7 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.2 g | 18.4% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.9 g | 10.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 143
Protein 9 g | Carbs 5.6 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 9.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 64
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 68
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 12.2 g | Fat 0.93 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 4.6 g | Carbs 36.7 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 114
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 7.8 g | Fat 5.7 g