Taco Salad 59 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.
The food contains 51.5g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.1 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 very 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 71, for Taco Salad 59, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 50% | |
Calories from Carbs | 33% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 218.5 IU | 4.4% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 19.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 1.9 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg | 16.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 10.1 mcg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.65 mcg | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.32 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 90.9 mg | 9.1% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 39.9 mg | 10% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 130.5 mg | 13.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 241.9 mg | 6.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 391.4 mg | 16.3% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.9 mg | 13% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0.32 mg | 16.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 7.5 mcg | 10.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 9.4% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.8 g | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 11.1 g | 17.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612 Calories from Fat 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34.3 g 52.8%
Saturated Fat 10.6 g 53%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 72.6 mg 24.2%
Sodium 1205.6 mg 50.2%
Total Carbohydrates 51.5 g 17.2%
Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 27.1 g 54.2%
Vitamin A 13.5% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 28% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 156
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 18.7 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 544
Protein 23.6 g | Carbs 23.5 g | Fat 39.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 8 g | Carbs 5.1 g | Fat 18.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 253
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 18.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 145
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 3.8 g | Fat 20.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 106
Protein 6.1 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 0.56 g