Meat for 4 Mexican meals for One has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 5.4g 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 26.1 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.
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".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.62 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 belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Meat for 4 Mexican meals for One has been given a composite ranking of 38, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 60% | |
Calories from Fat | 27% | |
Calories from Carbs | 13% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1320 IU | 26.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 8.3 mg | 13.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.28 mg | 0.93% | ||
Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 2.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.05 mg | 2.7% | ||
Niacin | 0.6 mg | 3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 10.1% | ||
Folate | 12.8 mcg | 3.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.08 mg | 0.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 26 mg | 2.6% | ||
Iron | 3.6 mg | 20.1% | ||
Magnesium | 12.4 mg | 3.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 26 mg | 2.6% | ||
Potassium | 180.5 mg | 5.2% | ||
Sodium | 245.9 mg | 10.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.23 mg | 1.5% | ||
Copper | 0.13 mg | 6.5% | ||
Manganese | 0.15 mg | 7.3% | ||
Selenium | 0.56 mcg | 0.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 1.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8.4% | ||
Sugars | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 26.1 g | 52.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5.2 g | 8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.2 g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.6 g 8%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 245.9 mg 10.2%
Total Carbohydrates 5.4 g 1.8%
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 26.1 g 52.2%
Vitamin A 26.4% Vitamin C 13.8%
Calcium 2.6% Iron 20.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 416
Protein 24.9 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 25.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 263
Protein 26.7 g | Carbs 14.3 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 13.8 g | Carbs 3.4 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 18 g | Carbs 1.03 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 19.5 g | Carbs 3.7 g | Fat 6.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 117
Protein 12 g | Carbs 5.6 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 436
Protein 36.1 g | Carbs 40.3 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 14.4 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 20.5 g