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Taco nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Taco

Taco
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
39 (low)
Glycemic load 4 (low)
Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 24
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 226
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 15.95 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 each taco (69 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 4.5 (acidic)
TOP 22% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 78% of foods
TOP 24% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 76% of foods
TOP 24% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 76% of foods
TOP 26% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 74% of foods
TOP 27% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 73% of foods

Taco calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 226
Calories in 1 each taco 156 69 g

Taco Glycemic index (GI)

39

Taco Glycemic load (GL)

4

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51% 18%
Calcium: 89 mg of 1,000 mg 9%
Iron: 1.19 mg of 8 mg 15%
Magnesium: 32 mg of 420 mg 8%
Phosphorus: 178 mg of 700 mg 25%
Potassium: 209 mg of 3,400 mg 6%
Sodium: 397 mg of 2,300 mg 17%
Zinc: 1.75 mg of 11 mg 16%
Copper: 0.077 mg of 1 mg 9%
Manganese: 0.249 mg of 2 mg 11%
Selenium: 9.2 µg of 55 µg 17%
Choline: 32 mg of 550 mg 6%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
89 mg
TOP 24%
Sodium
397 mg
TOP 26%
Magnesium
32 mg
TOP 30%
Zinc
1.75 mg
TOP 42%
Phosphorus
178 mg
TOP 45%
Manganese
0.249 mg
TOP 48%
Iron
1.19 mg
TOP 55%
Potassium
209 mg
TOP 57%
Selenium
9.2 µg
TOP 61%
Copper
0.077 mg
TOP 65%
Choline
32 mg
TOP 70%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A: 131 IU of 5,000 IU 3%
Vitamin E : 0.6 mg of 15 mg 4%
Vitamin D: 0.1 µg of 10 µg 1%
Vitamin C: 0.4 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.05 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B2: 0.06 mg of 1 mg 5%
Vitamin B3: 1.65 mg of 16 mg 10%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.09 mg of 1 mg 7%
Folate: 19 µg of 400 µg 5%
Vitamin B12: 0.93 µg of 2 µg 39%
Vitamin K: 15.3 µg of 120 µg 13%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
131 IU
TOP 39%
Vitamin B12
0.93 µg
TOP 42%
Vitamin K
15.3 µg
TOP 48%
Vitamin C
0.4 mg
TOP 48%
Folate
19 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin E
0.6 mg
TOP 54%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
TOP 60%
Vitamin B3
1.65 mg
TOP 61%
Vitamin B6
0.09 mg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B1
0.05 mg
TOP 72%
Vitamin B2
0.06 mg
TOP 78%

Macronutrients chart

9% 13% 20% 57% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 18%
8.86 g of 50 g
18%
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
12.7 g of 65 g
20%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
19.85 g of 300 g
7%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
57.02 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
1.57 g

Fat type information

37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Taco

5% 20% 76%
Sugar: 0.9 g
Fiber: 3.9 g
Other: 15.05 g

All nutrients for Taco per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 226kcal 11% 42% 4.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 8.86g 21% 47% 3.1 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 12.7g 20% 27% 2.6 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0% 48% 132.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 15.95g N/A 36% 3.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 19.85g 7% 35% 1.4 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 28mg 9% 41% 13.3 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1% 60% 22 times less than EggEgg
Iron 1.19mg 15% 55% 2.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 89mg 9% 24% 1.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 209mg 6% 57% 1.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 32mg 8% 30% 4.4 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0.9g N/A 67% 10 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3.9g 16% 22% 1.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 65% 1.8 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.75mg 16% 42% 3.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 14.78g 6% 93% Equal to PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 178mg 25% 45% Equal to Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 397mg 17% 26% 1.2 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 131IU 3% 39% 127.5 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 2% 43%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4% 54% 2.4 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 9.2µg 17% 61%
Manganese 0.25mg 11% 48%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4% 72% 5.3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5% 78% 2.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 10% 61% 5.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7% 67% 1.3 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 39% 42% 1.3 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13% 48% 6.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 19µg 5% 49% 3.2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.47g N/A 49% 31.9 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 4.38g 22% 28% 1.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 4.41g N/A 35% 2.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3.04g N/A 24% 15.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0.3g 0% 90% 19.7 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A 42% 138 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.17g N/A 83% 55.1 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A 48% 28.3 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 93%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 90%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 91%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 83%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.71g N/A 83% 4.5 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
20%
Total Fat 13g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat g
9%
Cholesterol 28mg
17%
Sodium 397mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 4mcg 1%

Calcium 89mg 9%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 209mg 6%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Taco nutrition infographic

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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.