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Copycat Beef Taco and Spices - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Copycat Beef Taco and Spices Recipe

Copycat Beef Taco and Spices has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 2.5g 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 21.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 53, for Copycat Beef Taco and Spices, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.46 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D2.3 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.8 mg13.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate4.1 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.92 mcg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.46 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.3 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.4 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium12.4 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus95.4 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium190.8 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium247.5 mg10.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.3 mg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium8.8 mcg12.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.15 g0.4%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.51 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.9 g19.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.1 g12.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 158

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.5 g 26.9%

Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 77.1 mg 25.7%

Sodium 537.1 mg 22.4%

Total Carbohydrates 2.5 g 0.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 21.5 g 43%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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