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.
Calories from Protein | 39% | |
Calories from Fat | 25% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 18.5 IU | 0.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5 mg | 8.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 4 IU | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.53 mg | 35.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 15.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.2 mg | 15.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 13.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 5.3 mcg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.26 mcg | 4.4% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.26 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 18.8 mg | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.53 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 22.5 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 148.4 mg | 14.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 232.3 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 84.7 mg | 3.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 13 mcg | 18.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.5 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2.7 g | 4.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0.82 g | 4.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 121
Protein 6.8 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 6 g | Carbs 4.2 g | Fat 18.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 113
Protein 9 g | Carbs 4.1 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 281
Protein 7 g | Carbs 32.5 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 298
Protein 19.7 g | Carbs 11.5 g | Fat 19.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 75
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 12.6 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 214
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 19.2 g | Fat 12.3 g