Taco salad for one has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.
The food contains 5.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 29.1 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high 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".
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 40, for Taco salad for one, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 28% | |
Calories from Fat | 66% | |
Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2450 IU | 49% | ||
Vitamin C | 4.5 mg | 7.5% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 2.2 mg | 7.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0 mg | 0.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | 0.1% | ||
Niacin | 0.02 mg | 0.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.5% | ||
Folate | 1.6 mcg | 0.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 242 mg | 24.2% | ||
Iron | 0.09 mg | 0.5% | ||
Magnesium | 0.8 mg | 0.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 3 mg | 0.3% | ||
Potassium | 12.6 mg | 0.4% | ||
Sodium | 641.5 mg | 26.7% | ||
Zinc | 0.03 mg | 0.2% | ||
Copper | 0 mg | 0.2% | ||
Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.5% | ||
Selenium | 0.07 mcg | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 1.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.4% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 29.1 g | 58.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 30.3 g | 46.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 13.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.3 g 46.6%
Saturated Fat 10.4 g 52%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 87.5 mg 29.2%
Sodium 641.5 mg 26.7%
Total Carbohydrates 5.7 g 1.9%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 29.1 g 58.2%
Vitamin A 49% Vitamin C 7.5%
Calcium 24.2% Iron 0.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 295
Protein 17.8 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 22.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 580
Protein 25 g | Carbs 21.2 g | Fat 42.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 27.4 g | Carbs 29 g | Fat 30.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 17.8 g | Carbs 27.3 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 296
Protein 20.9 g | Carbs 15.8 g | Fat 16.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 184
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 24.9 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 32 g | Carbs 7.6 g | Fat 10.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 258
Protein 25.5 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 11.6 g