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Nutritional Profile of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

We got 49 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:

Sodium, Na (Minerals)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for one additional nutrient:

beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:

Sodium, Na (Minerals)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:

alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

3.9%

19.2%

17.7%

52.8%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

3.2%

7.4%

7.6%

Saturated

Mono

Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes

Carbohydrates (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	3.9 g	1.1 g	642	2136
Fiber, total dietary	800 mg	226.8 mg	53	251
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	2.6 g	731.4 mg	271	1418
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	7.4 g	2.1 g	58	592
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	7.6 g	2.2 g	28	364
Fatty Acids, total saturated	3.2 g	912.9 mg	247	1171
Total Lipid (Fat)	19.2 g	5.4 g	33	458
Saturated Fats (5)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Capric Acid (10:0)	1 mg	0.3 mg	207	531
Lauric Acid (12:0)	3 mg	0.9 mg	246	707
Myristic Acid (14:0)	59 mg	16.7 mg	465	1091
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	2.4 g	686.1 mg	112	879
Stearic Acid (18:0)	649 mg	184 mg	279	1043
Monounsaturated Fats (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	7.3 g	2.1 g	48	579
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	146 mg	41.4 mg	207	837
Paullinic Acid (20:1)	28 mg	7.9 mg	106	446
Polyunsaturated Fats (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4)	8 mg	2.3 mg	87	286
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	7.4 g	2.1 g	21	338
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	196 mg	55.6 mg	276	760
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	17.7 g	5 g	60	395
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	8 µg	2.3 µg	142	447
Folate, food	8 µg	2.3 µg	86	281
Folate, total	8 µg	2.3 µg	121	386
Niacin	2.8 mg	796.6 µg	232	1122
Riboflavin	109 µg	30.9 µg	230	702
Thiamin	41 µg	11.6 µg	327	843
Vitamin B12	0.7 µg	0.2 µg	140	663
Vitamin B6	158 µg	44.8 µg	205	823
Vitamin C	7 mg	2 mg	159	553
Fat-soluble Vitamins (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Carotene	7 µg	2 µg	223	457
alpha-Tocopherol	3 mg	842 µg	14	347
beta-Carotene	95 µg	26.9 µg	387	1071
beta-Cryptoxanthin	2 µg	0.6 µg	67	183
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	53 µg	15 µg	372	981
Lycopene	2.1 mg	584 µg	153	257
Phylloquinone	6 µg	1.7 µg	337	863
Vitamin A, RAE	8 µg	2.3 µg	224	705
Minerals (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	16 mg	4.5 mg	231	534
Copper, Cu	84 µg	23.8 µg	173	765
Iron, Fe	1.6 mg	464.9 µg	138	757
Magnesium, Mg	16 mg	4.5 mg	74	345
Phosphorus, P	113 mg	32 mg	195	551
Potassium, K	219 mg	62.1 mg	198	679
Selenium, Se	18.2 µg	5.2 µg	159	509
Sodium, Na	1.8 g	499 mg	5	97
Zinc, Zn	2.8 mg	788.1 µg	51	635
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Cholesterol	45 mg	12.8 mg	96	336
Choline	5.3 mg	1.5 mg	571	1103
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	52.8 g	15 g	490	1559
Other (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Kcal (Energy)	256 kcal	72.6 kcal	103	432

Figure 3. Nutritional profile of stewed dried beef (tasajo guisado, carne cecina guisada, puerto rican style) with 49 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Stewed Dried Beef (Tasajo Guisado, Carne Cecina Guisada, Puerto Rican Style)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
1 Cup	200.0 g	7.1 oz

Figure 4. Common serving sizes of stewed dried beef (tasajo guisado, carne cecina guisada, puerto rican style)

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