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Shrimp-Avocado Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Shrimp-Avocado Tacos Recipe

Shrimp-Avocado Tacos has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 49g 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 30 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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. 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.

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 62, for Shrimp-Avocado Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5000 IU100%
Vitamin C36 mg60%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium990 mg28.3%
Sodium520 mg21.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate49 g16.3%
Dietary Fiber12 g48%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30 g60%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17 g26.2%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450 Calories from Fat 160

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17 g 26.2%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 170 mg 56.7%

Sodium 520 mg 21.7%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 12 g48%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 30 g 60%

Vitamin A 100% Vitamin C 60%

Calcium 15% Iron 25%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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