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Southwest Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Southwest Tacos Recipe

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

The food contains 24.2g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 28.6 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.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 73, for Southwest Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein50%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1390 IU27.8%
Vitamin C44.6 mg74.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.5%
Riboflavin0.04 mg2.5%
Niacin0.82 mg4.1%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6.2%
Folate26.8 mcg6.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium38 mg3.8%
Iron2.3 mg12.6%
Magnesium18 mg4.5%
Phosphorus42 mg4.2%
Potassium196.9 mg5.6%
Sodium131.3 mg5.5%
Zinc0.23 mg1.5%
Copper0.06 mg3%
Manganese0.14 mg7%
Selenium0.63 mcg0.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.2 g8.1%
Dietary Fiber5.1 g20.4%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28.6 g57.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.8 g2.8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 37.5 mg 12.5%

Sodium 131.3 mg 5.5%

Total Carbohydrates 24.2 g 8.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.1 g20.4%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 28.6 g 57.2%

Vitamin A 27.8% Vitamin C 74.4%

Calcium 3.8% Iron 12.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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