My Favorite Taco Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Folate.
The food contains 32.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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".
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 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 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 82, for My Favorite Taco Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 36% | |
Calories from Fat | 17% | |
Calories from Carbs | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 5070 IU | 101.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 115.6 mg | 192.7% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 2.7 mg | 8.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.28 mg | 18.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 15% | ||
Niacin | 2.3 mg | 11.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.44 mg | 22.2% | ||
Folate | 198 mcg | 49.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.9 mg | 9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 67 mg | 6.7% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | ||
Magnesium | 38 mg | 9.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 133 mg | 13.3% | ||
Potassium | 947.7 mg | 27.1% | ||
Sodium | 772.6 mg | 32.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.77 mg | 5.1% | ||
Copper | 0.24 mg | 11.9% | ||
Manganese | 1 mg | 51.6% | ||
Selenium | 2.1 mcg | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 10.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 22.4% | ||
Sugars | 2.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24 g | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5 g | 7.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5 g 7.7%
Saturated Fat 0.9 g 4.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 33.8 mg 11.3%
Sodium 772.6 mg 32.2%
Total Carbohydrates 32.2 g 10.7%
Dietary Fiber 5.6 g22.4%
Sugars 2.5 g
Protein 24 g 48%
Vitamin A 101.4% Vitamin C 192.7%
Calcium 6.7% Iron 18%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 322
Protein 28.1 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 16.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 352
Protein 26.3 g | Carbs 36.9 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 278
Protein 18.5 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 524
Protein 22.7 g | Carbs 50.3 g | Fat 24.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 16.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 310
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 49 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 65
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 366
Protein 23.8 g | Carbs 34.4 g | Fat 16.4 g