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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 – II for beef tacos is 24 24
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 226 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 16 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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 Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 45% 23% 76% 18% 52% 48% 26% 32% 50%
Calcium: 267mg of 1,000mg 27%
Iron: 3.6mg of 8mg 45%
Magnesium: 96mg of 420mg 23%
Phosphorus: 534mg of 700mg 76%
Potassium: 627mg of 3,400mg 18%
Sodium: 1191mg of 2,300mg 52%
Zinc: 5.3mg of 11mg 48%
Copper: 0.23mg of 1mg 26%
Manganese: 0.75mg of 2mg 32%
Selenium: 28µg of 55µg 50%

Mineral chart - relative view

89 mg
TOP 24%
397 mg
TOP 26%
32 mg
TOP 30%
1.8 mg
TOP 42%
178 mg
TOP 45%
0.25 mg
TOP 48%
1.2 mg
TOP 55%
209 mg
TOP 57%
9.2 µg
TOP 61%
0.08 mg
TOP 65%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 7.9% 12% 3% 1.3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 14% 116% 17% 38%
Vitamin A: 393IU of 5,000IU 7.9%
Vitamin E: 1.8mg of 15mg 12%
Vitamin D: 0.3µg of 10µg 3%
Vitamin C: 1.2mg of 90mg 1.3%
Vitamin B1: 0.15mg of 1mg 13%
Vitamin B2: 0.18mg of 1mg 14%
Vitamin B3: 5mg of 16mg 31%
Vitamin B5: 0mg of 5mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.27mg of 1mg 21%
Folate: 57µg of 400µg 14%
Vitamin B12: 2.8µg of 2µg 116%
Choline: 96mg of 550mg 17%
Vitamin K: 46µg of 120µg 38%

Vitamin chart - relative view

131 IU
TOP 39%
0.93 µg
TOP 42%
15 µg
TOP 48%
0.4 mg
TOP 48%
19 µg
TOP 49%
0.6 mg
TOP 54%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
TOP 60%
1.7 mg
TOP 61%
0.09 mg
TOP 67%
32 mg
TOP 70%
0.05 mg
TOP 72%
0.06 mg
TOP 78%

Macronutrients chart

9% 13% 20% 57% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 18%
8.9 g of 50 g
8.9 g (18% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
12.7 g of 65 g
12.7 g (20% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
19.9 g of 300 g
19.9 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
57 g of 2,000 g
57 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.6 g
1.6 g

Fat type information

37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

94% 3% 2%
Starch: 15 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 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 8.9g 21% 47% 3.1 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 13g 20% 27% 2.6 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0% 48% 132.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 16g N/A 36% 3.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 20g 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
Magnesium 32mg 8% 30% 4.4 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 89mg 9% 24% 1.4 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 209mg 6% 57% 1.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.2mg 15% 55% 2.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
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 1.8mg 16% 42% 3.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 15g 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 20µg 2% 43%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4% 54% 2.4 times less than KiwiKiwi
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 1.7mg 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 15µg 13% 48% 6.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 19µg 5% 49% 3.2 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0.47g N/A 49% 31.9 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22% 28% 1.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 32mg 6% 70%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.4g N/A 35% 2.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3g 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 2.7g N/A 83% 4.5 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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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
20%
Saturated Fat 4.4g
0
Trans Fat 0g
9.3%
Cholesterol 28mg
17%
Sodium 397mg
6.6%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
16%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 8.9g
Vitamin D 4mcg 0.67%

Calcium 89mg 8.9%

Iron 1.2mg 15%

Potassium 209mg 6.1%

*
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

ⓘ  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
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  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 Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
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.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

Taco nutrition infographic

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.