Slow Cooker General Tso's Pork Tacos Recipe
Slow Cooker General Tso's Pork Tacos has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 46.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 45.6 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.
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 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also very high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very 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 61, for Slow Cooker General Tso's Pork Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 37% | |
| Calories from Fat | 24% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Riboflavin
- Very high in Thiamin
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10 IU | 0.2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 2.3 mg | 3.8% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.36 mg | 1.2% | ||
| Thiamin | 1.3 mg | 88.2% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.63 mg | 36.9% | ||
| Niacin | 7 mg | 35.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67 mg | 33.4% | ||
| Folate | 16.8 mcg | 4.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.78 mcg | 13% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1 mg | 10.3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 87 mg | 8.7% | ||
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14.4% | ||
| Magnesium | 210 mg | 52.5% | ||
| Phosphorus | 385 mg | 38.5% | ||
| Potassium | 685.1 mg | 19.6% | ||
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0.1% | ||
| Zinc | 3.9 mg | 25.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 6.8% | ||
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 11.8% | ||
| Selenium | 69 mcg | 98.5% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 15.6% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 18% | ||
| Sugars | 20.4 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 20.5% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.3 g 20.5%
Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 118 mg 39.3%
Sodium 3 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrates 46.7 g 15.6%
Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%
Sugars 20.4 g
Protein 45.6 g 91.2%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 3.8%
Calcium 8.7% Iron 14.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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