Shredded Beef Tacos has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 37.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 53.5 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.
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 average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 8 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 79, for Shredded Beef Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 33% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.24 IU | 0% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 1.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 0.49 IU | 0.12% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.24 mg | 14.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.9 mg | 14.6% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.49 mg | 24.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 5.1 mcg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg | 24.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.49 mg | 4.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 24.1 mg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 2 mg | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 27.6 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 187.8 mg | 18.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0.24 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 194 mg | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 4.1 mg | 27.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 14.4 mcg | 20.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13 g | 26.1% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.2 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.2 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 | 7.8 g | 11.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.5 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 638 Calories from Fat 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.8 g 48.9%
Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 149.6 mg 49.9%
Sodium 795.6 mg 33.2%
Total Carbohydrates 37.8 g 12.6%
Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.6%
Sugars 2.6 g
Protein 53.5 g 107%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 11.7%
Calcium 9.9% Iron 44.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 248
Protein 14.6 g | Carbs 1.7 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 104
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 3.3 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 2.42 g | Fat 12.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 22 g | Carbs 2.67 g | Fat 20.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 65
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 8.6 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 129
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 25.4 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 662
Protein 0.56 g | Carbs 31.9 g | Fat 60.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 174
Protein 16.9 g | Carbs 1.59 g | Fat 10.8 g