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Easy Taco Salad 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Taco Salad 2 Recipe

Easy Taco Salad 2 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 48.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. With 31.5 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 average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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.

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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 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 55, for Easy Taco Salad 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • 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 A2.6 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol1 mcg
Vitamin C8.3 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D3.6 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.52 mg34.7%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.52 mg30.6%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.6 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.52 mg26%Top 10%Very High
Folate38 mcg9.5%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121 mcg17.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium84.4 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Iron2.6 mg14.5%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium49.5 mg12.4%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus195.8 mg19.6%Top 30%High
Potassium462 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium526.3 mg21.9%Top 30%High
Zinc3.6 mg24.3%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.52 mg26%Top 30%High
Selenium12 mcg17.1%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.4 g8.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4 g15.8%Top 10%Very High
Sugars5.4 g
Glucose1.6 mg
Fructose1.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.4 g32.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.1 g32.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat6.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 676 Calories from Fat 364

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40.5 g 62.3%

Saturated Fat 8.7 g 43.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 85.9 mg 28.6%

Sodium 1010.5 mg 42.1%

Total Carbohydrates 48.7 g 16.2%

Dietary Fiber 7.6 g30.4%

Sugars 10.3 g

Protein 31.5 g 63%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 16.2% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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