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Tasty Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tasty Tacos Recipe

Tasty Tacos has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 31.5g 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. With 45.8 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's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 very 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 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 56, for Tasty Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A310.1 IU6.2%Top 30%High
Retinol17.7 mcg
Vitamin C3.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.6 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.32 mg18.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.5 mg17.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.32 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Folate26.9 mcg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid1.6 mcg
Vitamin B121.3 mcg21.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.95 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium84.2 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.6 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium31 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus182.3 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Potassium0.32 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium662.7 mg27.6%Top 10%Very High
Zinc3.2 mg21.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.1 mcg15.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%Top 30%High
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.5 g29%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.4 g16.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.6 g18%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 598 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33 g 50.8%

Saturated Fat 11.4 g 57%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 118.9 mg 39.6%

Sodium 2094 mg 87.3%

Total Carbohydrates 31.5 g 10.5%

Dietary Fiber 7.3 g29.2%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 45.8 g 91.6%

Vitamin A 19.6% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 26.6% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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