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

Nick's Tacos has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 31.6g 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 24.5 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 low 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".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 Nick's Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A780 IU15.6%
Vitamin C6.1 mg10.1%
Vitamin D2.4 IU0.6%
Vitamin E0.34 mg1.1%
Thiamin0.09 mg6%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.5%
Niacin1.1 mg5.3%
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.6%
Folate26 mcg6.5%
Vitamin B120.19 mcg3.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium196 mg19.6%
Iron1.4 mg7.7%
Magnesium48.4 mg12.1%
Phosphorus284 mg28.4%
Potassium237.6 mg6.8%
Sodium818.9 mg34.1%
Zinc1.4 mg9.2%
Copper0.12 mg5.9%
Manganese0.28 mg13.8%
Selenium6.2 mcg8.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.6 g10.5%
Dietary Fiber3.9 g15.6%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.5 g49%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.4 g22.2%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.4 g 22.2%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 67.1 mg 22.4%

Sodium 818.9 mg 34.1%

Total Carbohydrates 31.6 g 10.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 24.5 g 49%

Vitamin A 15.6% Vitamin C 10.1%

Calcium 19.6% Iron 7.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=241666 Embed Table:

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