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Easy Taco Casserole 5 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Taco Casserole 5 Recipe

Easy Taco Casserole 5 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 27.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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. With 24.5 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 36, for Easy Taco Casserole 5, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A218.5 IU4.4%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D1.6 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.6 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate31.7 mcg7.9%Top 30%High
Folic Acid26.5 mcg
Vitamin B121.1 mcg17.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium101.1 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Iron1.6 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium14.3 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus262.4 mg26.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium202.1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Sodium322.9 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Zinc2.1 mg14.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16.9 mcg24.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.3 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.69 g2.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g25.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.7 g16.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.2 g26.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 Calories from Fat 182

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.2 g 31.1%

Saturated Fat 9.9 g 49.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 81.2 mg 27.1%

Sodium 610.2 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 27.1 g 9%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 3.4 g

Protein 24.5 g 49%

Vitamin A 8.3% Vitamin C

Calcium 19.1% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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