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Taco Salad 62 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Salad 62 Recipe

Taco Salad 62 has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 21.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 34.4 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 6 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 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 83, for Taco Salad 62, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs13%

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
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.8 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol12.7 mcg
Vitamin C9.7 mg16.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.9 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.2%Top 30%High
Niacin1.2 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.17 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Folate49.3 mcg12.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.69 mcg11.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.17 mg1.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium61.3 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.1 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus82.3 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.17 mg0%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium131.5 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.17 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Selenium4.7 mcg6.7%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.8 g1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.5 g
Glucose1 mg
Fructose1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6 g11.9%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.2 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.2 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.4 g12.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.6 g12.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 649 Calories from Fat 433

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 48.1 g 74%

Saturated Fat 14.9 g 74.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 110.2 mg 36.7%

Sodium 757.4 mg 31.6%

Total Carbohydrates 21.9 g 7.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%

Sugars 14.5 g

Protein 34.4 g 68.8%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 93.3%

Calcium 35.3% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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