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Fresh Chorizo Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fresh Chorizo Tacos Recipe

Fresh Chorizo Tacos has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 2.1g 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 9.8 gms of protein, it is average 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. It is also ranked in the top 10 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 43, for Fresh Chorizo Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat74%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A243.8 IU4.9%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C8.8 mg14.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D13.8 IU3.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.5 mg12.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate5 mcg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.3 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus147.5 mg14.8%Top 30%High
Potassium273.8 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Sodium596.6 mg24.9%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.3 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.5 mcg25%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.63 g0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.63 g2.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.3 g24.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine1.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine1.3 mg
Arginine1.3 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine1.3 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine1.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19 g29.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.3 g26.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat8.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 Calories from Fat 136

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.2 g 23.4%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40.2 mg 13.4%

Sodium 477.3 mg 19.9%

Total Carbohydrates 2.1 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 9.8 g 19.6%

Vitamin A 3.9% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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