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Mexican Flank Steak Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Flank Steak Tacos Recipe

Mexican Flank Steak Tacos has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 1.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 48.2 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high 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".

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 very 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 61, for Mexican Flank Steak Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs1%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A44.6 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C4 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.1 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin9.1 mg45.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.57 mg28.6%Top 10%Very High
Folate17.1 mcg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121.7 mcg28.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.57 mg5.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37.1 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.3 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium29.7 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus252 mg25.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium445.7 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium70.6 mg2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc5.1 mg34.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium30.3 mcg43.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.91 g0.3%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.06 g0.23%Bottom 10%Very Low
Sugars0.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27.5 g55.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1.1 mg
Isoleucine1.1 mg
Leucine1.1 mg
Lysine2.3 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0.6 mg
Phenylalanine1.1 mg
Tyrosine1.1 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine1.7 mg
Histidine1.1 mg
Alanine1.7 mg
Aspartic Acid2.3 mg
Glutamic Acid4 mg
Glycine1.7 mg
Proline0.6 mg
Serine1.1 mg
Hydroxyproline0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.5 g28.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.5 g27.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat10.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 290

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32.3 g 49.7%

Saturated Fat 9.6 g 48%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.9 mg 31%

Sodium 123.5 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 1.6 g 0.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 48.2 g 96.4%

Vitamin A 1.6% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/mexican-flank-steak-tacos-384021 Embed Table:

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