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Southwestern Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Southwestern Tacos Recipe

Southwestern Tacos has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 8.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 15 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 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Southwestern 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 38, for Southwestern Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A325 IU6.5%
Vitamin C2.8 mg4.6%
Vitamin D2 IU0.5%
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.6%
Riboflavin0.17 mg9.9%
Niacin2.2 mg10.9%
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.4%
Folate12.4 mcg3.1%
Vitamin B121.2 mcg20%
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium131 mg13.1%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium15.6 mg3.9%
Phosphorus155 mg15.5%
Potassium185.1 mg5.3%
Sodium360.9 mg15%
Zinc2.3 mg15.5%
Copper0.07 mg3.7%
Manganese0.04 mg2%
Selenium9.6 mcg13.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.5 g2.8%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.1 g23.2%
Saturated Fat7.4 g37%
Monounsaturated Fat5.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.1 g 23.2%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 51.8 mg 17.3%

Sodium 360.9 mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 8.5 g 2.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 15 g 30%

Vitamin A 6.5% Vitamin C 4.6%

Calcium 13.1% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=186220 Embed Table:

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