Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada 1 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 61.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 45.8 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. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 6 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 is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very 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 78, for Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 39% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 188 IU | 3.8% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 4.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.1 mg | 8.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 3 IU | 0.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 3.2 mg | 15.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 10.5% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 9.9 mcg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.42 mcg | 7% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.42 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 84.6 mg | 8.5% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 31.9 mg | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 188.2 mg | 18.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0.21 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 306.3 mg | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.9 mg | 12.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.21 mg | 10.5% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 11 mcg | 15.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 1 g | |||
Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.7 g | 19.3% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 6.6 g | 10.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 701 Calories from Fat 281
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.2 g 48%
Saturated Fat 8.3 g 41.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 115.6 mg 38.5%
Sodium 1451.7 mg 60.5%
Total Carbohydrates 61.9 g 20.6%
Dietary Fiber 9.5 g38%
Sugars 4.6 g
Protein 45.8 g 91.6%
Vitamin A 17.8% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 40.1% Iron 33.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 369
Protein 18.1 g | Carbs 32.2 g | Fat 19.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 185
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 13.8 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 190
Protein 10 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 10 g
Per 100g | Calories 172
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 21.9 g | Fat 6.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 88
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 9.8 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 271
Protein 11 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 193
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 39.7 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 104
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 10.7 g | Fat 4.5 g