Taco Stuffed Pasta shells has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.
The food contains 18.1g 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 31.8 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.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 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 26, for Taco Stuffed Pasta shells, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 68% | |
Calories from Carbs | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0.37 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 97.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 9.6 IU | 2.4% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.9 mg | 9.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 10.7 mcg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mcg | 18.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.37 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 167.4 mg | 16.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 20.7 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 178.9 mg | 17.9% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 222.2 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 441.6 mg | 18.4% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2.2 mg | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 8.9 mcg | 12.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.52 g | 2.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 2.8 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11.8 g | 23.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 17.3 g | 26.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618 Calories from Fat 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.7 g 71.8%
Saturated Fat 24.3 g 121.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 154.4 mg 51.5%
Sodium 1192.4 mg 49.7%
Total Carbohydrates 18.1 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%
Sugars 7.6 g
Protein 31.8 g 63.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 45.2% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 298
Protein 18.9 g | Carbs 22.9 g | Fat 14.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 91
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 211
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 19.8 g | Fat 9.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 211
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 19.8 g | Fat 9.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 17.8 g | Carbs 5.9 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 205
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 202
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 20.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 11.9 g | Carbs 1.95 g | Fat 12.6 g