Tacos de Alambre has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 51.5g 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 31.1 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.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.94 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 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 62, for Tacos de Alambre, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 31% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 550 IU | 11% | ||
Vitamin C | 9.6 mg | 16% | ||
Thiamin | 0.44 mg | 29% | ||
Niacin | 18 mg | 90% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.72 mg | 36% | ||
Folate | 64 mcg | 16% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 390 mg | 39% | ||
Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | ||
Magnesium | 152 mg | 38% | ||
Potassium | 582 mg | 16.6% | ||
Sodium | 628 mg | 26.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 17.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 30.4% | ||
Sugars | 3.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 31.1 g | 62.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 37.8 g | 58.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664 Calories from Fat 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.8 g 58.2%
Saturated Fat 14.5 g 72.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 97 mg 32.3%
Sodium 628 mg 26.2%
Total Carbohydrates 51.5 g 17.2%
Dietary Fiber 7.6 g30.4%
Sugars 3.3 g
Protein 31.1 g 62.2%
Vitamin A 11% Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 39% Iron 33%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 354
Protein 14.4 g | Carbs 48.8 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 433
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 48.9 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 3 g | Carbs 13.9 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 315
Protein 23.3 g | Carbs 34.5 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 349
Protein 22.8 g | Carbs 32.1 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 3.3 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 285
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 23.2 g | Fat 12.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 28.5 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 15.2 g