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Pepper Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pepper Tacos Recipe

Pepper Tacos has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 32.2g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 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 average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

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 87, for Pepper Tacos, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2890 IU57.8%
Vitamin C183 mg305%
Vitamin D16.8 IU4.2%
Vitamin E3 mg10.1%
Thiamin0.38 mg25.1%
Riboflavin0.43 mg25%
Niacin3.2 mg16%
Vitamin B60.7 mg34.9%
Folate181.6 mcg45.4%
Vitamin B120.24 mcg4%
Pantothenic Acid1.6 mg15.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium254 mg25.4%
Iron3.4 mg19.1%
Magnesium96.4 mg24.1%
Phosphorus354 mg35.4%
Potassium852.4 mg24.4%
Sodium215.8 mg9%
Zinc2.6 mg17%
Copper0.34 mg17.1%
Manganese0.65 mg32.6%
Selenium7.4 mcg10.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.2 g10.7%
Dietary Fiber11.4 g45.6%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.3 g34.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.5 g16.2%
Saturated Fat6.2 g31%
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%

Saturated Fat 6.2 g 31%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 29.8 mg 9.9%

Sodium 215.8 mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 32.2 g 10.7%

Dietary Fiber 11.4 g45.6%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 17.3 g 34.6%

Vitamin A 57.8% Vitamin C 305%

Calcium 25.4% Iron 19.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=65121 Embed Table:

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