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Mexican Higado Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Higado Tacos Recipe

Mexican Higado Tacos has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 32.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 15.7 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 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 11 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 high 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 91, for Mexican Higado Tacos, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A9.1 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol2.4 mcg
Vitamin C11.2 mg18.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D26.1 IU6.5%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin1.6 mg94.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin7.5 mg37.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.53 mg26.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate160.3 mcg40.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B1231.7 mcg528.9%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid4 mg40%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium17.6 mg1.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.9 mg16.3%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium23.2 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus254.7 mg25.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium0.27 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium173.9 mg7.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.4 mg16%Top 10%Very High
Copper5.3 mg266.7%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.27 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Selenium22.1 mcg31.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.6 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.3 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.6 g7.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.72 g3.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 156

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.3 g 26.6%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 156.4 mg 52.1%

Sodium 652 mg 27.2%

Total Carbohydrates 32.2 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 15.7 g 31.4%

Vitamin A 0.7% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 6.6% Iron 61.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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