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Tex Mex Steak - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tex Mex Steak Recipe

Tex Mex Steak has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 4.2g 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 33 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 low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 Tex Mex 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 18, for Tex Mex Steak, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein42%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7.1 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0.71 mg1.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D1.4 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.7 mg28.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.71 mg35.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate12.1 mcg3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.71 mcg11.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25.5 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.4 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Magnesium29.1 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus193.6 mg19.4%Top 30%High
Potassium324.1 mg9.3%Top 10%Very High
Sodium703.2 mg29.3%Top 10%Very High
Zinc3.5 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium22 mcg31.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.98 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars2.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.4 g46.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.4 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine1.4 mg
Aspartic Acid1.4 mg
Glutamic Acid2.8 mg
Glycine1.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.9 g19.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5 g24.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 Calories from Fat 163

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.2 g 28%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 102 mg 34%

Sodium 991.5 mg 41.3%

Total Carbohydrates 4.2 g 1.4%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 33 g 66%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 3.6% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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