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Zippy Chicken Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Zippy Chicken Tacos Recipe

Zippy Chicken Tacos 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 C and Niacin.

The food contains 62g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 40.1 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 average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 5 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 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 66, for Zippy Chicken Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat24%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A146.9 IU2.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol3.8 mcg
Vitamin C22.6 mg37.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg12%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.24 mg12%Top 30%High
Folate8.2 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium62.3 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.3 mg3.1%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus68.3 mg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium187.3 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium378.8 mg15.8%Top 30%High
Zinc0.48 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7 mcg10%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.9 g5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.55 g2.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.5 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.6 g19.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.2 mg
Glycine0.2 mg
Proline0.2 mg
Serine0.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.4 g5.2%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.7 g3.5%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540 Calories from Fat 127

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.1 g 21.7%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 86 mg 28.7%

Sodium 1575.6 mg 65.7%

Total Carbohydrates 62 g 20.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 6.3 g

Protein 40.1 g 80.2%

Vitamin A 12.2% Vitamin C 156.7%

Calcium 25.9% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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