Taco Mac - Chips And Salsa has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 144g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 50, for Taco Mac - Chips And Salsa, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 5% | |
Calories from Fat | 40% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 144 g | 48% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 14 g | 56% | ||
Sugars | 7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13 g | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 46 g | 70.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1020 Calories from Fat 370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46 g 70.8%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1350 mg 56.3%
Total Carbohydrates 144 g 48%
Dietary Fiber 14 g56%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 13 g 26%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 0.5% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 12
Protein 0.4 g | Carbs 2.2 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 1052
Protein 16 g | Carbs 142 g | Fat 46 g
Per 100g | Calories 132
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 19.8 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 8
Protein 0 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 830
Protein 61 g | Carbs 75 g | Fat 31 g
Per 100g | Calories 1020
Protein 83 g | Carbs 52 g | Fat 52 g
Per 100g | Calories 700
Protein 3 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 52 g
Per 100g | Calories 50
Protein 7 g | Carbs 1 g | Fat 2 g