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Mom's Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mom's Tacos Recipe

Mom's Tacos has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 26.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average 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 37, for Mom's Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A755 IU15.1%
Vitamin C4.6 mg7.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.2 mg4.1%
Thiamin0.08 mg5.2%
Riboflavin0.19 mg11.1%
Niacin4.1 mg20.6%
Vitamin B60.32 mg16.2%
Folate26.8 mcg6.7%
Vitamin B121.8 mcg29.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium221 mg22.1%
Iron2 mg10.9%
Magnesium21.6 mg5.4%
Phosphorus181 mg18.1%
Potassium385.6 mg11%
Sodium852.3 mg35.5%
Zinc3.1 mg20.4%
Copper0.09 mg4.7%
Manganese0.11 mg5.7%
Selenium12 mcg17.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.1 g8.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars4.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.2 g48.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30.8 g47.4%
Saturated Fat12.1 g60.5%
Monounsaturated Fat7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30.8 g 47.4%

Saturated Fat 12.1 g 60.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 80 mg 26.7%

Sodium 852.3 mg 35.5%

Total Carbohydrates 26.1 g 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 24.2 g 48.4%

Vitamin A 15.1% Vitamin C 7.7%

Calcium 22.1% Iron 10.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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