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Soft Taco Mexican Lasagna - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Soft Taco Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Soft Taco Mexican Lasagna has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 116.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and high 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. With 26.8 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.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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 gives a good yield of Iron at 8 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high 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 82, for Soft Taco Mexican Lasagna, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs59%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.6 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol20.7 mcg
Vitamin C7 mg11.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.6 IU0.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.15 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Riboflavin0.15 mg8.8%Top 30%High
Niacin1 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.15 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Folate53.4 mcg13.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid7.6 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33.9 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.2 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.3 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus80.7 mg8.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.15 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium277.2 mg11.6%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.6 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.15 mg7.4%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.15 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Selenium2.5 mcg3.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17.4 g5.8%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.6 g14.6%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.9 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.1 mg
Isoleucine0.1 mg
Leucine0.1 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.1 mg
Tyrosine0.1 mg
Valine0.1 mg
Arginine0.1 mg
Histidine0.1 mg
Alanine0.1 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0.1 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.1 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.5 g5.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 744 Calories from Fat 211

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23.5 g 36.2%

Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.4 mg 13.8%

Sodium 1862.8 mg 77.6%

Total Carbohydrates 116.6 g 38.9%

Dietary Fiber 24.5 g98%

Sugars 19.6 g

Protein 26.8 g 53.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 78.3%

Calcium 22.8% Iron 44.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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