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Easy Taco Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Taco Pasta Recipe

Easy Taco Pasta has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 58.6g 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 33.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very 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 34, for Easy Taco Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs32%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.42 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol35.7 mcg
Vitamin C3.8 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D27.7 IU6.9%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.42 mg28%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.42 mg24.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.6 mg23.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.42 mg21%Top 10%Very High
Folate74.8 mcg18.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid64.3 mcg
Vitamin B120.42 mcg7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium97.9 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Iron2.1 mg11.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium28.6 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus178.2 mg17.8%Top 30%High
Potassium230.3 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium693.1 mg28.9%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.7 mg11.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.42 mg21%Top 30%High
Selenium20.2 mcg28.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.6 g8.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.5%Mid 40%Average
Starch18.5 g
Sugars0.9 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.1 g28.2%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.4 g26.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.6 g33.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water88.2 g
Ash3.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 749 Calories from Fat 371

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 41.3 g 63.5%

Saturated Fat 15.8 g 79%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 108.4 mg 36.1%

Sodium 1649.5 mg 68.7%

Total Carbohydrates 58.6 g 19.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 33.6 g 67.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 23.3% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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