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Quick "taco" Dinner - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick "taco" Dinner Recipe

Quick "taco" Dinner has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

The food contains 68.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.4 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 8 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Quick "taco" Dinner has been given a composite ranking of 80, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C8.8 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.2 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate9.1 mcg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.61 mcg10.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium55.2 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium39 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus122.3 mg12.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium236.9 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Sodium279 mg11.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.8 mg12.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.3 mg15.2%Top 30%High
Selenium7.9 mcg11.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.9 g7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.4%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.4 g16.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.7 g15%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2 g10.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 663 Calories from Fat 287

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.9 g 49.1%

Saturated Fat 6.6 g 33%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 61.3 mg 20.4%

Sodium 915.1 mg 38.1%

Total Carbohydrates 68.5 g 22.8%

Dietary Fiber 11 g44%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 27.4 g 54.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 48.3%

Calcium 18.1% Iron 44.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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