spicy beef tacos has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 34g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 33.2 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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 4.57 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 low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 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 64, for spicy beef tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 48% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1090 IU | 21.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 17.8 mg | 29.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.78 mg | 2.6% | ||
Thiamin | 0.2 mg | 13.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 23.5% | ||
Niacin | 7.3 mg | 36.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.65 mg | 32.4% | ||
Folate | 44.8 mcg | 11.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg | 46.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.84 mg | 8.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 249 mg | 24.9% | ||
Iron | 4.6 mg | 25.4% | ||
Magnesium | 90.8 mg | 22.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 524 mg | 52.4% | ||
Potassium | 745 mg | 21.3% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 6.1 mg | 40.6% | ||
Copper | 0.51 mg | 25.3% | ||
Manganese | 0.51 mg | 25.4% | ||
Selenium | 26.8 mcg | 38.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 34 g | 11.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 19.2% | ||
Sugars | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 33.2 g | 66.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 27.8 g | 42.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.8 g 42.8%
Saturated Fat 11.1 g 55.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 92 mg 30.7%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 33.2 g 66.4%
Vitamin A 21.8% Vitamin C 29.7%
Calcium 24.9% Iron 25.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 334
Protein 37.5 g | Carbs 24.6 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 307
Protein 35.3 g | Carbs 5.8 g | Fat 14.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 223
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 12.6 g | Fat 12.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 397
Protein 21.5 g | Carbs 36.2 g | Fat 19.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 348
Protein 36.6 g | Carbs 21.7 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 621
Protein 47.7 g | Carbs 39.8 g | Fat 29.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 199
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 13.1 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 473
Protein 30.4 g | Carbs 48.3 g | Fat 17.1 g