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My Favorite Taco Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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My Favorite Taco Salad Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs48%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5070 IU101.4%
Vitamin C115.6 mg192.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.7 mg8.9%
Thiamin0.28 mg18.4%
Riboflavin0.26 mg15%
Niacin2.3 mg11.6%
Vitamin B60.44 mg22.2%
Folate198 mcg49.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.9 mg9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium67 mg6.7%
Iron3.2 mg18%
Magnesium38 mg9.5%
Phosphorus133 mg13.3%
Potassium947.7 mg27.1%
Sodium772.6 mg32.2%
Zinc0.77 mg5.1%
Copper0.24 mg11.9%
Manganese1 mg51.6%
Selenium2.1 mcg3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.2 g10.7%
Dietary Fiber5.6 g22.4%
Sugars2.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat0.9 g4.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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