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Spicy Taco Meat - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Taco Meat Recipe

Spicy Taco Meat has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 7.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 25.4 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 4 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 average 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 69, for Spicy Taco Meat, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein37%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.48 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C1.9 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.4 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.48 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate7.7 mcg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121.4 mcg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.2 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.9 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium18.8 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus125.1 mg12.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium312.6 mg8.9%Top 10%Very High
Sodium241 mg10%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.9 mg19.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.1 mcg14.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.7 g1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.3 g24.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.6 g11.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 142

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.8 g 24.3%

Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 74 mg 24.7%

Sodium 498.9 mg 20.8%

Total Carbohydrates 7.7 g 2.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 3.6 g

Protein 25.4 g 50.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 4.8% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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