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Taco Salad II - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Salad II Recipe

Taco Salad II has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 23.4g 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.3 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 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

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 37, for Taco Salad II, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A800 IU16%
Vitamin C22.2 mg37%
Thiamin0.18 mg12%
Niacin8.8 mg44%
Vitamin B60.38 mg19%
Folate92 mcg23%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium68 mg17%
Potassium448 mg12.8%
Sodium859 mg35.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.4 g7.8%
Dietary Fiber2.8 g11.2%
Sugars6.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25.3 g50.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30 g46.2%
Saturated Fat14.6 g73%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30 g 46.2%

Saturated Fat 14.6 g 73%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 85 mg 28.3%

Sodium 859 mg 35.8%

Total Carbohydrates 23.4 g 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%

Sugars 6.1 g

Protein 25.3 g 50.6%

Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 37%

Calcium 7% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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