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

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

The food contains 45.9g 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 31.2 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 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 5 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 - Sizzling Steak Tacos, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

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 A0.24 IU0%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C16.3 mg27.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.24 mg12.2%Top 30%High
Folate20 mcg5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.98 mcg16.3%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.24 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.7 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.6 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus118.5 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.24 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium105.5 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.7 mg11.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.24 mg12.2%Top 30%High
Selenium5.1 mcg7.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.2 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.6 g10.2%Top 30%High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.6 g15.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.2 mg
Leucine0.2 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.7 g8.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 595 Calories from Fat 309

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 34.3 g 52.8%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g 35.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 73.7 mg 24.6%

Sodium 432.7 mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 45.9 g 15.3%

Dietary Fiber 10.5 g42%

Sugars 7 g

Protein 31.2 g 62.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 111.7%

Calcium 9.3% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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