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Buffalo Chicken Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos Recipe

Buffalo Chicken 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 C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 41.4g 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 46.1 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's high MUFA and high PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 very 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 83, for Buffalo Chicken Tacos, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

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 A1.3 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol12.1 mcg
Vitamin C3.6 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.9 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.22 mg14.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.22 mg13.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.5 mg22.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.22 mg11.2%Top 30%High
Folate30.8 mcg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid12.3 mcg
Vitamin B120.22 mcg3.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.89 mg8.9%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium48.9 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.89 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.5 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus128.8 mg12.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.22 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium257.1 mg10.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.45 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.7 mcg21%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.2 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.2 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.3 g20.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.2 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0.2 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.5 g17.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 816 Calories from Fat 464

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 51.6 g 79.4%

Saturated Fat 11 g 55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 112.7 mg 37.6%

Sodium 1152 mg 48%

Total Carbohydrates 41.4 g 13.8%

Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 46.1 g 92.2%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 21.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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