Taco Mac - Buffalo Chicken Tacos has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 72g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 38 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Taco Mac - Buffalo Chicken Tacos has been given a composite ranking of 81, and on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 72 g | 24% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | ||
Sugars | 7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 38 g | 76% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 43 g | 66.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 13 g | 65% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 820 Calories from Fat 380
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43 g 66.2%
Saturated Fat 13 g 65%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 75 mg 25%
Sodium 3050 mg 127.1%
Total Carbohydrates 72 g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 38 g 76%
Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 130%
Calcium 2.4% Iron 30%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 983
Protein 42 g | Carbs 53 g | Fat 68 g
Per 100g | Calories 587
Protein 46 g | Carbs 44 g | Fat 23 g
Per 100g | Calories 1730
Protein 57 g | Carbs 93 g | Fat 124 g
Per 100g | Calories 340
Protein 15 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 17 g
Per 100g | Calories 130
Protein 3 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 11 g
Per 100g | Calories 790
Protein 34 g | Carbs 47 g | Fat 52 g
Per 100g | Calories 750
Protein 33 g | Carbs 43 g | Fat 50 g
Per 100g | Calories 620
Protein 31 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 31 g