Soft taco casserole has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.
The food contains 7.1g 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 16.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 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 is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
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 21, for Soft taco casserole, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 37% | |
Calories from Fat | 46% | |
Calories from Carbs | 16% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 270 IU | 5.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | 3.5% | ||
Vitamin D | 6.8 IU | 1.7% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.47% | ||
Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 5.7% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 11% | ||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 8.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 14.1% | ||
Folate | 8.8 mcg | 2.2% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg | 42.2% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.32 mg | 3.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 113 mg | 11.3% | ||
Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.6% | ||
Magnesium | 20.4 mg | 5.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 185 mg | 18.5% | ||
Potassium | 255.9 mg | 7.3% | ||
Sodium | 657.6 mg | 27.4% | ||
Zinc | 4 mg | 26.6% | ||
Copper | 0.08 mg | 4% | ||
Manganese | 0.05 mg | 2.6% | ||
Selenium | 12.3 mcg | 17.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 2.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | ||
Sugars | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 16.2 g | 32.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9 g | 13.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g 13.8%
Saturated Fat 4.4 g 22%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 56.9 mg 19%
Sodium 657.6 mg 27.4%
Total Carbohydrates 7.1 g 2.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 16.2 g 32.4%
Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C 3.5%
Calcium 11.3% Iron 8.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 339
Protein 34.8 g | Carbs 32.3 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 409
Protein 31.3 g | Carbs 30.5 g | Fat 17.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 236
Protein 13.8 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 459
Protein 21.7 g | Carbs 41.1 g | Fat 22 g
Per Serving | Calories 345
Protein 28.6 g | Carbs 31.5 g | Fat 12.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 247
Protein 30.7 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 35 g | Carbs 2.2 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 375
Protein 16 g | Carbs 36.1 g | Fat 17.9 g