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Taco Salads - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Salads Recipe

Taco Salads has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Thiamin.

The food contains 19.2g 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 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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.

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 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 an average 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 76, for Taco Salads, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Dietary Fiber

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 A1.3 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol20.1 mcg
Vitamin C4.2 mg7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D2.6 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.32 mg21.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.3 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate23 mcg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.32 mcg5.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60.8 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.97 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus90.9 mg9.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium219.1 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Sodium246.5 mg10.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.3 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium4.2 mcg6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.2 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.9 g7.8%Top 30%High
Sugars2.1 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0.6 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.4%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.7 g14.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.3 g16.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414 Calories from Fat 269

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.9 g 46%

Saturated Fat 10.1 g 50.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 65.8 mg 21.9%

Sodium 761.6 mg 31.7%

Total Carbohydrates 19.2 g 6.4%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 6.6 g

Protein 19.2 g 38.4%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 18.8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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