Chicken Taco Salad Recipe has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 29g 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 11 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans 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 5.4 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 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 73, for Chicken Taco Salad Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 9% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 350 mg | 35% | ||
Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | ||
Potassium | 1020 mg | 29.1% | ||
Sodium | 1090 mg | 45.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 29 g | 9.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 9 g | 36% | ||
Sugars | 10 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 11 g | 22% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 39 g | 60% | ||
Saturated Fat | 11 g | 55% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 Calories from Fat 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39 g 60%
Saturated Fat 11 g 55%
Trans Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 45 mg 15%
Sodium 1090 mg 45.4%
Total Carbohydrates 29 g 9.7%
Dietary Fiber 9 g36%
Sugars 10 g
Protein 11 g 22%
Vitamin A 430% Vitamin C 110%
Calcium 35% Iron 30%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 20 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 24 g | Carbs 62 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 370
Protein 14 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 29 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 19 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 40
Protein 2 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 370
Protein 29 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 620
Protein 8 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 55 g