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Taco - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Recipe

Taco Recipe has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 16.4g 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 10.3 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 average 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 49, for Taco Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A240 IU4.8%
Vitamin C0.18 mg0.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium204 mg20.4%
Iron0.25 mg1.4%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Sodium405 mg16.9%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.4 g5.5%
Dietary Fiber3.1 g12.4%
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.3 g20.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.3 g9.7%
Saturated Fat2.6 g13%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.3 g 9.7%

Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.6 mg 5.2%

Sodium 405 mg 16.9%

Total Carbohydrates 16.4 g 5.5%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 10.3 g 20.6%

Vitamin A 4.8% Vitamin C 0.3%

Calcium 20.4% Iron 1.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1171115 Embed Table:

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