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Mexican Tacos Carnitas - for the Crock-Pot ! - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Tacos Carnitas - for the Crock-Pot! Recipe

Mexican Tacos Carnitas - for the Crock-Pot! has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 32.5g 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 35.9 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

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 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 76, for Mexican Tacos Carnitas - for the Crock-Pot!, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs36%

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 Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A18.5 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C5 mg8.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.53 mg35.3%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.2 mg15.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.26 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Folate5.3 mcg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.26 mcg4.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18.8 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.53 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22.5 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus148.4 mg14.8%Top 30%High
Potassium232.3 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium84.7 mg3.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.1 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13 mcg18.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.6 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.5 g19%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.7 g4.1%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.82 g4.1%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.1 g 15.5%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 99.7 mg 33.2%

Sodium 320.3 mg 13.3%

Total Carbohydrates 32.5 g 10.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 7.7 g

Protein 35.9 g 71.8%

Vitamin A 1.4% Vitamin C 31.7%

Calcium 7.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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