Ortega Taco Casserole Recipe has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 25.3g 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 36.63 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 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 low in trans fats.
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 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 38, for Ortega Taco Casserole Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 13% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Potassium | 148.2 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 227.4 mg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10.9 g | 21.8% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 17.9 g | 27.5% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 35.3% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 789 Calories from Fat 537
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 60 g 92.4%
Saturated Fat 23.8 g 118.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 138 mg 46%
Sodium 764 mg 31.8%
Total Carbohydrates 25.3 g 8.4%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 36.6 g 73.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 222
Protein 11 g | Carbs 12.8 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 192
Protein 9.8 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 9.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 235
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 22.6 g | Fat 10.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 189
Protein 3 g | Carbs 25.5 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 195
Protein 6 g | Carbs 28.2 g | Fat 6.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 2.2 g | Fat 9.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 61
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 2.6 g