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

Taco Pasta Salad - Light has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 40.8g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.6 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 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".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Taco Pasta Salad - Light has been given a composite ranking of 27, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs43%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A715 IU14.3%
Vitamin C7.3 mg12.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.02 mg0.07%
Thiamin0.01 mg0.4%
Riboflavin0 mg0.2%
Niacin0.02 mg0.1%
Vitamin B60.02 mg0.8%
Folate2.4 mcg0.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.01 mg0.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium6 mg0.6%
Iron0.5 mg2.8%
Magnesium1.2 mg0.3%
Phosphorus4 mg0.4%
Potassium20.9 mg0.6%
Sodium833 mg34.7%
Zinc0.03 mg0.2%
Copper0.01 mg0.4%
Manganese0.02 mg0.9%
Selenium0.07 mcg0.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate40.8 g13.6%
Dietary Fiber0.9 g3.6%
Sugars8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.6 g49.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.8 g19.7%
Saturated Fat6 g30%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.8 g 19.7%

Saturated Fat 6 g 30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 66.5 mg 22.2%

Sodium 833 mg 34.7%

Total Carbohydrates 40.8 g 13.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 24.6 g 49.2%

Vitamin A 14.3% Vitamin C 12.1%

Calcium 0.6% Iron 2.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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