Mexe Taco Pie has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 21.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 25.5 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.
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 average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 54, for Mexe Taco Pie, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 60% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.4 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 27.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 22.5 mg | 37.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 6.4 IU | 1.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2 mg | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 20.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 18.1 mcg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 8 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg | 13.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.4 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 102.8 mg | 10.3% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 18.1 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 131.3 mg | 13.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 231.7 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 348.4 mg | 14.5% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 10.4 mcg | 14.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 1.5 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10.2 g | 20.5% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12.4 g | 19% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25.1% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463 Calories from Fat 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.8 g 47.4%
Saturated Fat 12.5 g 62.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 111.8 mg 37.3%
Sodium 867.6 mg 36.2%
Total Carbohydrates 21.1 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%
Sugars 3.8 g
Protein 25.5 g 51%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 93.3%
Calcium 25.6% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 633
Protein 31 g | Carbs 32.7 g | Fat 41.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 371
Protein 33.8 g | Carbs 17.8 g | Fat 17.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 12.3 g | Fat 8.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 318
Protein 17.8 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 20.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 167
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 25.9 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 326
Protein 14.2 g | Carbs 7.7 g | Fat 25.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 18 g | Carbs 24.3 g | Fat 16.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 175
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 7.2 g