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Birria tacos with consommécalories and macros
One serving of Birria tacos with consommé has about 690 kcal, with 47 g protein, 43 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat. That is roughly 27% of calories from protein, 25% from carbs and 48% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein47 g27%
- Carbs43 g25%
- Fat38 g48%
Birria tacos are three corn tortillas (78 g) filled with 100 g of beef chuck braised in a dried-chile broth and 40 g of melted cheese, crisped in the fat skimmed from the braise and served with 200 ml of the consommé for dipping. A serving is roughly 690 kcal with 47 g of protein and 43 g of carbohydrates, mostly from the tortillas, while the marbled chuck, the cheese and the frying fat supply nearly all of the 38 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~450 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 690 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 47 g | 27% |
| Carbs | 9.6 g | 43 g | 25% |
| Fat | 8.4 g | 38 g | 48% |
How many calories in 100 g of Birria tacos with consommé?
A typical serving of Birria tacos with consommé weighs about 450 g, so 100 g has about 153 kcal, 10.4 g protein, 9.6 g carbohydrates and 8.4 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 225 g | 345 | 23.5 g | 21.5 g | 19 g |
| 1 serving | 450 g | 690 | 47 g | 43 g | 38 g |
| 1½ servings | 675 g | 1035 | 70.5 g | 64.5 g | 57 g |
| 2 servings | 900 g | 1380 | 94 g | 86 g | 76 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 153 | 10.4 g | 9.6 g | 8.4 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 307 | 20.9 g | 19.1 g | 16.9 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Birria tacos with consommé
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% |
| Sugars | 4 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 17 g | 85% |
| Sodium | 1,250 mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 850 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 190 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.2 µg | 175% |
Allergens in Birria tacos with consommé
- Milk
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Birria tacos with consommé fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Birria tacos with consommé?
For a 70 kg adult, the 690 kcal in one serving is about 161 minutes of comfortable walking or 117 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 161 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 117 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Three corn tortillas filled with slow-braised chile beef and melted cheese, crisped in the braising fat and served with a cup of consommé for dipping.
- 100g Braised Beef Chuck (cooked)
- 3 Corn Tortillas (78g)
- 40g Mozzarella or Oaxaca Cheese
- 200ml Beef Consommé
- Dried Chiles, Onion, Cilantro
How to make it
- Toast the dried chiles in a dry pan for 1 minute, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes, then blend with onion, garlic, cumin and a little soaking water.
- Put the beef chuck in a pot with the chile paste, a bay leaf and enough water to cover. Simmer covered for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat falls apart.
- Lift out the beef and shred 100 g of it. Skim the red fat from the surface of the broth and keep it; season 200 ml of the broth with salt as consommé.
- Dip three corn tortillas briefly in the skimmed fat and lay them in a hot non-stick pan.
- Top each tortilla with cheese and shredded beef, fold, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp and the cheese melts.
- Serve with chopped onion, cilantro and the hot consommé on the side for dipping.
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How to make it lighter
- Chill the broth so the fat sets on top and lift most of it off; brush the tortillas with just a teaspoon of it instead of dipping them.
- Halve the cheese or leave it out of one taco; the braised beef is juicy enough to carry the flavour.
- Eat two tacos instead of three and add a cabbage and lime slaw to fill the plate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Birria tacos with consommé?
A typical serving of Birria tacos with consommé has about 690 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Birria tacos with consommé?
About 153 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 450 g with 690 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Birria tacos with consommé high in protein?
Yes. With about 47 g of protein per serving (27% of its calories), Birria tacos with consommé is a good protein source.
Can I eat Birria tacos with consommé while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Birria tacos with consommé?
Roughly 161 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 117 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Birria tacos with consommé vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Birria tacos with consommé contains meat or fish.
Is Birria tacos with consommé gluten-free?
A typical serving is made without gluten-containing ingredients. If you have coeliac disease, check every label for cross-contamination.
How can I make Birria tacos with consommé lighter?
Chill the broth so the fat sets on top and lift most of it off; brush the tortillas with just a teaspoon of it instead of dipping them. Halve the cheese or leave it out of one taco; the braised beef is juicy enough to carry the flavour. Eat two tacos instead of three and add a cabbage and lime slaw to fill the plate.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (450 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.