Tasty Taco Joes has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 36.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 25.7 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 39, for Tasty Taco Joes, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 42% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 307.7 IU | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 25 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 4.1 IU | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 3.6 mg | 17.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 41.3 mcg | 10.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 24.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1 mcg | 17% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.51 mg | 5.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 126 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2 mg | 11.3% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 24.5 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 149 mg | 14.9% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 328.6 mg | 9.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 535.6 mg | 22.3% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2.6 mg | 17% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 13.3 mcg | 19% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 4 g | |||
Glucose | 1.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 1 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.5 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 13.1 g | 26.2% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.3 g | 15.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 Calories from Fat 182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.2 g 31.1%
Saturated Fat 9 g 45%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 71.1 mg 23.7%
Sodium 1049.8 mg 43.7%
Total Carbohydrates 36.2 g 12.1%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%
Sugars 7.8 g
Protein 25.7 g 51.4%
Vitamin A 12.1% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 24.7% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 8 g | Carbs 20.1 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 11.9 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 16.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 204
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 355
Protein 19.9 g | Carbs 29.8 g | Fat 17.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 13.1 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 19
Protein 1.2 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 0.13 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 20.1 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 126
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 12.2 g | Fat 2.8 g