⏱ 30 min totalBeef Tacos
Per 1 serving · 93 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g20% of calories
- Carbs9.4g16% of calories
- Fat17g64% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Beef Tacos (93 g) has 238 calories, with 12 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), Vitamin B12 (41% DV) and phosphorus (26% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein24%
- Vitamin B1241%
- Phosphorus26%
- Zinc23%
- Selenium21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Vitamin K10%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Niacin12%
- Vitamin B614%
- Calcium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 ⅓ oz Ground beef
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Taco seasoning mix
1 medium Taco shells
³⁄₁₆ cup shredded Romaine lettuce
³⁄₁₆ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
Directions
- 1
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease.
- 2
Stir in 3/4 cup water and taco seasoning mix. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened.
- 4
Fill taco shells with the beef mixture.
- 5
Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and taco sauce.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (93 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 92 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 12 μg | 10% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 30 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 151 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 201 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 184 mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 12 μg | 21% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 16 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 493 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 15 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 386 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 50 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Starch | 7 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 238 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 45minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 33minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef Tacos?
One serving of Beef Tacos (1 serving) has 238 calories, which works out to 257 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Beef Tacos high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Beef Tacos keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Beef Tacos?
224 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Beef Tacos?
0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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