Taco Mac - Soft Taco - Beef has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 23g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 27 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 44, for Taco Mac - Soft Taco - Beef, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 27% | |
Calories from Fat | 50% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 23 g | 7.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 27 g | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 22 g | 33.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10 g | 50% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 Calories from Fat 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22 g 33.8%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 80 mg 26.7%
Sodium 940 mg 39.2%
Total Carbohydrates 23 g 7.7%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 27 g 54%
Vitamin A 80% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 1.5% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 160
Protein | Carbs 17 g | Fat 16 g
Per 100g | Calories 190
Protein 14 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 6 g
Per 100g | Calories 280
Protein 21 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 11 g
Per 100g | Calories 530
Protein 34 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 16 g
Per 100g | Calories 1080
Protein 55 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 94 g
Per 100g | Calories 45
Protein 0 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 1560
Protein 67 g | Carbs 91 g | Fat 103 g
Per 100g | Calories 280
Protein 21 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 11 g