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Taco salad Light - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco salad Light Recipe

Taco salad Light has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 6.3g 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 19.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 74, for Taco salad Light, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein46%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1755 IU35.1%
Vitamin C18.7 mg31.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.7 mg2.3%
Thiamin0.09 mg5.8%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.6%
Niacin0.54 mg2.7%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4.2%
Folate86 mcg21.5%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.21 mg2.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium36 mg3.6%
Iron2.6 mg14.4%
Magnesium10 mg2.5%
Phosphorus42 mg4.2%
Potassium279.3 mg8%
Sodium231.9 mg9.7%
Zinc0.24 mg1.6%
Copper0.08 mg4.2%
Manganese0.43 mg21.4%
Selenium0.49 mcg0.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.3 g2.1%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.2 g38.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.4 g11.4%
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.4 g 11.4%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 231.9 mg 9.7%

Total Carbohydrates 6.3 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 19.2 g 38.4%

Vitamin A 35.1% Vitamin C 31.1%

Calcium 3.6% Iron 14.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=89353 Embed Table:

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