Tacos in Pasta Shells 3 has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 9.1g 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. With 46.7 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very 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 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 15, for Tacos in Pasta Shells 3, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 70% | |
Calories from Carbs | 5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.42 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 146.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.42 mg | 0.69% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin D | 15 IU | 3.8% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.42 mg | 24.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.3 mg | 16.7% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg | 20.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 11.3 mcg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.7 mcg | 27.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.42 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 223.8 mg | 22.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.7 mg | 9.3% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 27.9 mg | 7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 267.9 mg | 26.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 271.7 mg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 650.8 mg | 27.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 3.8 mg | 25% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 14.2 mcg | 20.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.25 g | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 1.8 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 19.5 g | 38.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 1.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 24 g | 36.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.3 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746 Calories from Fat 519
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57.6 g 88.6%
Saturated Fat 32.9 g 164.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 210.9 mg 70.3%
Sodium 1561.8 mg 65.1%
Total Carbohydrates 9.1 g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%
Sugars 4.4 g
Protein 46.7 g 93.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 53.7% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 353
Protein 21.3 g | Carbs 3.7 g | Fat 28 g
Per Serving | Calories 174
Protein 9 g | Carbs 12.7 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 330
Protein 6 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 256
Protein 7 g | Carbs 34 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 16.2 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 295
Protein 17.9 g | Carbs 18.2 g | Fat 17.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 163
Protein 12 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 8.7 g