⏱ 30 min totalChorizo and Potato Tacos
Per 1 serving · 181 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g17% of calories
- Carbs36g34% of calories
- Fat23g49% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Chorizo and Potato Tacos (181 g) has 425 calories, with 18 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), thiamine (38% DV) and niacin (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 32% and 42% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein36%
- Thiamine38%
- Niacin28%
- Vitamin B650%
- Vitamin B1248%
- Iron34%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin C16%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Pantothenic acid18%
- Choline13%
- Potassium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium32%
- Saturated fat42%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Pork and beef chorizo
½ cup, diced Potato
2 tortilla Corn tortillas
¼ tsp Chili powder
¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed
Directions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled chorizo and cook, stirring, until browned with crisp edges, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- 2
Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 10–12 minutes. If needed, cover briefly to steam, then uncover to crisp.
- 3
Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin, tossing to coat the potatoes evenly, and cook until fragrant, 1–2 minutes.
- 4
Return the chorizo to the skillet and stir with the potatoes until heated through, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable and lightly charred in spots.
- 6
Fill each tortilla with the chorizo–potato mixture and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (181 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) | 16 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 48% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 71 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 657 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 66 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 284 mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 15 μg | 28% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 14 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 104 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 12 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 425 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 81minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 51minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 60minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chorizo and Potato Tacos?
One serving of Chorizo and Potato Tacos (1 serving) has 425 calories, which works out to 235 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Chorizo and Potato Tacos high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% 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 Chorizo and Potato Tacos keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chorizo and Potato Tacos?
746 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chorizo and Potato Tacos?
1.1 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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