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Taco Casserole 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Casserole 2 Recipe

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

The food contains 22.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 45.6 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 35, for Taco Casserole 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

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 A0.26 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol60.9 mcg
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.1 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.5%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.8 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.26 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Folate10.6 mcg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.79 mcg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium152.8 mg15.3%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium20.6 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus173.9 mg17.4%Top 30%High
Potassium210 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium445 mg18.5%Top 30%High
Zinc2.1 mg14.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9.2 mcg13.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.9 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.92 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.3 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.2 g31%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 679 Calories from Fat 410

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 45.6 g 70.2%

Saturated Fat 23.5 g 117.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 164 mg 54.7%

Sodium 1686.4 mg 70.3%

Total Carbohydrates 22.3 g 7.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%

Sugars 8.7 g

Protein 45.6 g 91.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 57.9% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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