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Ground Beef Taco Meat - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ground Beef Taco Meat Recipe

Ground Beef Taco Meat has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 8g 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. With 22.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 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 66, for Ground Beef Taco Meat, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.5 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C2 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.5 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.5 mg25.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate7.5 mcg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121 mcg16.8%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium24.6 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron2 mg11.2%Top 30%High
Magnesium17.6 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus117.1 mg11.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium282.4 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Sodium162.4 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.5 mg16.8%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9.5 mcg13.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.5 g22.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 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 Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.1 g15.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.6 g17.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20 g 30.8%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g 35.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 77.1 mg 25.7%

Sodium 323.1 mg 13.5%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3.3 g

Protein 22.8 g 45.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 4.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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