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Famous Chicken Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Famous Chicken Tacos Recipe

Famous Chicken Tacos has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 14.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.3 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low 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 average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 56, for Famous Chicken Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat29%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A260 IU5.2%
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.1%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.5%
Niacin6.8 mg34.1%
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.7%
Folate8 mcg2%
Vitamin B120.22 mcg3.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium123 mg12.3%
Iron1.2 mg6.8%
Magnesium37.2 mg9.3%
Phosphorus199 mg19.9%
Potassium235.4 mg6.7%
Sodium246 mg10.3%
Zinc0.86 mg5.7%
Copper0.11 mg5.3%
Manganese0.13 mg6.6%
Selenium11.9 mcg17%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.1 g4.7%
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9.2%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.3 g34.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.6 g8.6%
Saturated Fat2.4 g12%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.6 g 8.6%

Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 42.9 mg 14.3%

Sodium 246 mg 10.3%

Total Carbohydrates 14.1 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 17.3 g 34.6%

Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 4.2%

Calcium 12.3% Iron 6.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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