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Tex-Mex Beef Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex-Mex Beef Tacos Recipe

Tex-Mex Beef Tacos has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 14.2g 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 12.3 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 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 78, for Tex-Mex Beef Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A63.1 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C3.1 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.3 IU0.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.9 mg9.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate41.3 mcg10.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.63 mcg10.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.63 mg6.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.4 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.3 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.3 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus100.6 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium266.3 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Sodium127.2 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.9 mg12.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5 mcg7.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.9 g3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.3 g9%Top 30%High
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.7 g15.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.3 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.8 g8.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168 Calories from Fat 64

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.1 g 10.9%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30.3 mg 10.1%

Sodium 203.5 mg 8.5%

Total Carbohydrates 14.2 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 12.3 g 24.6%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 2.3% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/tex-mex-beef-tacos-295817 Embed Table:

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