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Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe

Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 29.2g 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. With 21.3 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a 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 57, for Quick and Easy Chicken Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A347.3 IU6.9%Top 30%High
Retinol6.2 mcg
Vitamin C17.1 mg28.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.4 mg27.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate31.8 mcg7.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.78 mg7.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium51.2 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.6 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium45 mg11.2%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus186 mg18.6%Top 30%High
Potassium330.2 mg9.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium566 mg23.6%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium14.7 mcg21%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.6 g7.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.7%Top 10%Very High
Starch17.1 g
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0.8 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.5 g17.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water89.9 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 Calories from Fat 134

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.8 g 22.8%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 52.5 mg 17.5%

Sodium 730.1 mg 30.4%

Total Carbohydrates 29.2 g 9.7%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 21.3 g 42.6%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 6.6% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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