Taco Skillet has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 20.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 25.3 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
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 47, for Taco Skillet, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 36% | |
Calories from Fat | 35% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1445 IU | 28.9% | ||
Vitamin C | 34.7 mg | 57.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 0.8 IU | 0.2% | ||
Vitamin E | 1.5 mg | 5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.05 mg | 3.6% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.09 mg | 5.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.96 mg | 4.8% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 7.3% | ||
Folate | 10.8 mcg | 2.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.07 mcg | 1.1% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.13 mg | 1.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 112 mg | 11.2% | ||
Iron | 3.5 mg | 19.2% | ||
Magnesium | 18.4 mg | 4.6% | ||
Phosphorus | 76 mg | 7.6% | ||
Potassium | 278.8 mg | 8% | ||
Sodium | 735.2 mg | 30.6% | ||
Zinc | 0.54 mg | 3.6% | ||
Copper | 0.21 mg | 10.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.16 mg | 8.1% | ||
Selenium | 4.6 mcg | 6.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 6.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 28.8% | ||
Sugars | 5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 25.3 g | 50.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 11.1 g | 17.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.1 g 17.1%
Saturated Fat 3.9 g 19.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 72.3 mg 24.1%
Sodium 735.2 mg 30.6%
Total Carbohydrates 20.5 g 6.8%
Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 25.3 g 50.6%
Vitamin A 28.9% Vitamin C 57.8%
Calcium 11.2% Iron 19.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 378
Protein 26.3 g | Carbs 36.5 g | Fat 14.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 301
Protein 14.6 g | Carbs 29.7 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 176
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 15.4 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 107
Protein 7.4 g | Carbs 8.7 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 326
Protein 24.2 g | Carbs 46.1 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 12.1 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 266
Protein 28.2 g | Carbs 17.2 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 295
Protein 22.2 g | Carbs 40.6 g | Fat 4.4 g