Beef Taco Mix has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.
The food contains 6.6g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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 41, for Beef Taco Mix, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 67% | |
Calories from Carbs | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 50 IU | 1% | ||
Vitamin C | 6.4 mg | 10.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 0.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.5% | ||
Niacin | 3 mg | 15.2% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 8% | ||
Folate | 14 mcg | 3.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.7 mcg | 27.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.35 mg | 3.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 11 mg | 1.1% | ||
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.9% | ||
Magnesium | 14 mg | 3.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 94 mg | 9.4% | ||
Potassium | 212.9 mg | 6.1% | ||
Sodium | 211.1 mg | 8.8% | ||
Zinc | 2.3 mg | 15.4% | ||
Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% | ||
Selenium | 8.1 mcg | 11.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.6% | ||
Sugars | 0.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 11.8 g | 23.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16.7 g | 25.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 33.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.7 g 25.7%
Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 53 mg 17.7%
Sodium 211.1 mg 8.8%
Total Carbohydrates 6.6 g 2.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 11.8 g 23.6%
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 10.6%
Calcium 1.1% Iron 6.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 155
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 1.1 g | Fat 11.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 34 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 397
Protein 24.1 g | Carbs 5.8 g | Fat 30.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 356
Protein 20.2 g | Carbs 46.8 g | Fat 9.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 300
Protein 23.6 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 16.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 351
Protein 28.3 g | Carbs 37.8 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 213
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 15.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 168
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 8.8 g