Low Carb Turkey Taco Salad Recipe
Low Carb Turkey Taco Salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 6.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 31.1 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.
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. 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average 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 24, for Low Carb Turkey Taco Salad, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 39% | |
| Calories from Fat | 53% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin A
- High in Vitamin C
- High in Calcium
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2120 IU | 42.4% | ||
| Vitamin C | 15.7 mg | 26.2% | ||
| Vitamin D | 3.2 IU | 0.8% | ||
| Vitamin E | 0.58 mg | 1.9% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.1% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg | 10.2% | ||
| Niacin | 0.44 mg | 2.2% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 3.3% | ||
| Folate | 84.8 mcg | 21.2% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.9% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.27 mg | 2.7% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 286 mg | 28.6% | ||
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15.6% | ||
| Magnesium | 14.4 mg | 3.6% | ||
| Phosphorus | 175 mg | 17.5% | ||
| Potassium | 240 mg | 6.9% | ||
| Sodium | 458.1 mg | 19.1% | ||
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 2.5% | ||
| Manganese | 0.38 mg | 19.1% | ||
| Selenium | 4.1 mcg | 5.9% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2.2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6.8% | ||
| Sugars | 2 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 28.8% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%
Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 114.7 mg 38.2%
Sodium 458.1 mg 19.1%
Total Carbohydrates 6.7 g 2.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 31.1 g 62.2%
Vitamin A 42.4% Vitamin C 26.2%
Calcium 28.6% Iron 15.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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