Taco Salad With Salsa Vinaigrette has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 11g 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 21.1 gms of protein, it is 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 high MUFA and average PUFA.
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 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 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 83, for Taco Salad With Salsa Vinaigrette, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 77% | |
Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.5 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 14.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 7.4 mg | 12.4% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 1.2 IU | 0.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.2 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 31.8 mcg | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.25 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 60.5 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 19.1 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 87.1 mg | 8.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 244.9 mg | 7% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 62.4 mg | 2.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.99 mg | 6.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.25 mg | 12.4% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 4.5 mcg | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 2.73 g | 0.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.89 g | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 1.7 g | |||
Sugars | 1.3 g | |||
Sucrose | 0.2 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.5 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.7 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.2 g | 10.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.2 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.2 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.2 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 11.6 g | 17.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 75.7 g | |||
Ash | 1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543 Calories from Fat 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.8 g 72%
Saturated Fat 13.4 g 67%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 75.2 mg 25.1%
Sodium 251.4 mg 10.5%
Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 5.2 g
Protein 21.1 g 42.2%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 24.4% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 203
Protein 18.8 g | Carbs 14.9 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 9.1 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 195
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 15.4 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 173
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 1.46 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 14.6 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 85
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 4.3 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 10.7 g | Fat 26.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 3.5 g | Carbs 40.6 g | Fat 4.4 g