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.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 58% | |
Calories from Carbs | 22% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 755 IU | 15.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 7.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | 4.1% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 11.1% | ||
Niacin | 4.1 mg | 20.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg | 16.2% | ||
Folate | 26.8 mcg | 6.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg | 29.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.39 mg | 3.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 221 mg | 22.1% | ||
Iron | 2 mg | 10.9% | ||
Magnesium | 21.6 mg | 5.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 181 mg | 18.1% | ||
Potassium | 385.6 mg | 11% | ||
Sodium | 852.3 mg | 35.5% | ||
Zinc | 3.1 mg | 20.4% | ||
Copper | 0.09 mg | 4.7% | ||
Manganese | 0.11 mg | 5.7% | ||
Selenium | 12 mcg | 17.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 8.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 4.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24.2 g | 48.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 30.8 g | 47.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 372
Protein 14.9 g | Carbs 29.3 g | Fat 20.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 370
Protein 23.2 g | Carbs 12.9 g | Fat 24.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 14 g | Carbs 18.3 g | Fat 9.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 16.1 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 232
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 12.4 g | Fat 12.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 25.3 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 375
Protein 19.4 g | Carbs 62.2 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 152
Protein 13 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 7.2 g