Vaca Frita (cuban Shredded Beef) has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 1.69g 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 14.52 gms of protein, it is 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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Cuban cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 20, for Vaca Frita (cuban Shredded Beef), and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 73% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Sodium | 46.6 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.69 g | 0.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.14 g | 0.55% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 20 g | 30.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34.1% | Top 30% | High |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 715 Calories from Fat 521
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.9 g 89.1%
Saturated Fat 19.8 g 99%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 156 mg 52%
Sodium 135 mg 5.6%
Total Carbohydrates 4.9 g 1.6%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%
Sugars 1.4 g
Protein 42.1 g 84.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 80
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 0.18 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 157
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 200
Protein 10 g | Carbs 15.4 g | Fat 10 g
Per 100g | Calories 147
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 142
Protein 8 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 8.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 0
Protein 0 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 328
Protein 34.2 g | Carbs 25.4 g | Fat 9.9 g