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Taco Pasta Salad 3 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Pasta Salad 3 Recipe

Taco Pasta Salad 3 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 42g 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 29.9 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 average MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 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 27, for Taco Pasta Salad 3, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12
  • Very high in Folate

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 A435.3 IU8.7%Top 10%Very High
Retinol52.7 mcg
Vitamin C4 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate69.2 mcg17.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid33.8 mcg
Vitamin B121 mcg16.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.5 mg5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium138.8 mg13.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron2 mg11.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium31.8 mg8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus206 mg20.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium292.5 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Sodium517 mg21.5%Top 30%High
Zinc2.5 mg16.6%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.5 mg24.9%Top 30%High
Selenium18.4 mcg26.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.9 g7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.9 g7.8%Top 30%High
Sugars3.4 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.9 g29.8%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
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22.3 g34.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.8 g39.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 694 Calories from Fat 404

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 44.9 g 69.1%

Saturated Fat 15.7 g 78.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 105.8 mg 35.3%

Sodium 1039.1 mg 43.3%

Total Carbohydrates 42 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 6.9 g

Protein 29.9 g 59.8%

Vitamin A 17.5% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 27.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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