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Spinach and egg breakfast taco - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach and egg breakfast taco Recipe

Spinach and egg breakfast taco has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 45g 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 14.8 gms of protein, it is 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 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.

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 is also average 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.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 16, for Spinach and egg breakfast taco, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1240 IU24.8%
Vitamin C23.9 mg39.8%
Vitamin D40 IU10%
Vitamin E1.2 mg3.9%
Thiamin0.42 mg28%
Riboflavin0.42 mg24.8%
Niacin2.9 mg14.5%
Vitamin B60.27 mg13.4%
Folate136.8 mcg34.2%
Vitamin B120.48 mcg8%
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium148 mg14.8%
Iron3.5 mg19.6%
Magnesium30.8 mg7.7%
Phosphorus214 mg21.4%
Potassium299 mg8.5%
Sodium488.1 mg20.3%
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%
Copper0.24 mg11.9%
Manganese0.51 mg25.7%
Selenium17.6 mcg25.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate45 g15%
Dietary Fiber3.5 g14%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.8 g29.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat24.9 g38.3%
Saturated Fat15.2 g76%
Monounsaturated Fat5.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.9 g 38.3%

Saturated Fat 15.2 g 76%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 188 mg 62.7%

Sodium 488.1 mg 20.3%

Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 14.8 g 29.6%

Vitamin A 24.8% Vitamin C 39.8%

Calcium 14.8% Iron 19.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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