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Tacos on the Border - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tacos on the Border Recipe

Tacos on the Border has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 45.3g 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. With 20.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 an average 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 45, for Tacos on the Border, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A346.6 IU6.9%Top 30%High
Retinol62.6 mcg
Vitamin C0.49 mg0.81%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.3 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.49 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate4.9 mcg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.49 mcg8.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium233.5 mg23.3%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.49 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium33 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus229.6 mg23%Top 10%Very High
Potassium183.5 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium624.8 mg26%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.5 mg9.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.3 mcg9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22 g7.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10.9%Top 30%High
Sugars2.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.8 g19.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.9 g24.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 Calories from Fat 167

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.6 g 28.6%

Saturated Fat 10.1 g 50.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 38.6 mg 12.9%

Sodium 1287 mg 53.6%

Total Carbohydrates 45.3 g 15.1%

Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.4%

Sugars 4.6 g

Protein 20.1 g 40.2%

Vitamin A 14.3% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 48.1% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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