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Taco Salad Made Easy - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Salad Made Easy Recipe

Taco Salad Made Easy has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 90.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 30.4 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.

Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 4 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. 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 52, for Taco Salad Made Easy, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • 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 A1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol49.7 mcg
Vitamin C5.4 mg9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.7 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.68 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.34 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Folate14.5 mcg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium216.6 mg21.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.4 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium53 mg13.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus247 mg24.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium328 mg9.4%Top 10%Very High
Sodium551.1 mg23%Top 30%High
Zinc1.4 mg9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.34 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Selenium8.1 mcg11.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.7 g10.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.6%Top 10%Very High
Sugars2.5 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.3 g20.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.8 g25.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat5.7 g28.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 927 Calories from Fat 446

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 49.6 g 76.3%

Saturated Fat 17 g 85%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 71.2 mg 23.7%

Sodium 1631.4 mg 68%

Total Carbohydrates 90.9 g 30.3%

Dietary Fiber 12.3 g49.2%

Sugars 7.5 g

Protein 30.4 g 60.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 26.7%

Calcium 64.1% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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