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Taco Night Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Night Pasta Recipe

Taco Night Pasta has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 56.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 14.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and average 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.39 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

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 73, for Taco Night Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1510 IU30.2%
Vitamin C25.1 mg41.9%
Vitamin D1.2 IU0.3%
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.24 mg15.8%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.6%
Niacin3.8 mg19%
Vitamin B60.53 mg26.7%
Folate59.2 mcg14.8%
Vitamin B120.08 mcg1.3%
Pantothenic Acid1 mg10.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium174 mg17.4%
Iron4.4 mg24.4%
Magnesium75.6 mg18.9%
Phosphorus215 mg21.5%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium986.1 mg41.1%
Zinc1.2 mg8.1%
Copper0.42 mg21%
Manganese0.72 mg35.8%
Selenium2.6 mcg3.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate56.9 g19%
Dietary Fiber6.9 g27.6%
Sugars3.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.4 g28.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.4 g16%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.4 g 16%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 9.9 mg 3.3%

Sodium 986.1 mg 41.1%

Total Carbohydrates 56.9 g 19%

Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27.6%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 14.4 g 28.8%

Vitamin A 30.2% Vitamin C 41.9%

Calcium 17.4% Iron 24.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=590673 Embed Table:

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