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Chicken Taco Pasta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Taco Pasta Recipe

Chicken Taco Pasta has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 59g 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. With 28.6 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.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 46, for Chicken Taco Pasta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs47%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A184.1 IU3.7%Top 30%High
Retinol40 mcg
Vitamin C0.51 mg0.85%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.51 mg34.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.6 mg28.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate94.9 mcg23.7%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid85.1 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.51 mg5.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35.4 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.5 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium30.3 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus163.1 mg16.3%Top 30%High
Potassium197.4 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium85.6 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.51 mg25.6%Top 30%High
Selenium33.8 mcg48.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.3 g10.1%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.7 g29.3%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
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.5 g13%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.6 g18.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 507 Calories from Fat 148

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.5 g 25.4%

Saturated Fat 7.1 g 35.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 77.6 mg 25.9%

Sodium 166.9 mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 59 g 19.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 28.6 g 57.2%

Vitamin A 7.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 6.9% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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