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Quick toss taco salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick toss taco salad Recipe

Quick toss taco salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 9.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 49, for Quick toss taco salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat52%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1360 IU27.2%
Vitamin C21 mg35%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium52 mg5.2%
Iron2.3 mg12.8%
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Potassium0 mg
Sodium688.5 mg28.7%
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.9 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.8%
Sugars2.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.6 g49.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.7 g25.7%
Saturated Fat4.2 g21%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.7 g 25.7%

Saturated Fat 4.2 g 21%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 4.4 mg 1.5%

Sodium 688.5 mg 28.7%

Total Carbohydrates 9.9 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 24.6 g 49.2%

Vitamin A 27.2% Vitamin C 35%

Calcium 5.2% Iron 12.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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