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The Best Taco Salad Ever - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Best Taco Salad Ever Recipe

The Best Taco Salad Ever has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 45.8g 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. With 16.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 7 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing The Best Taco Salad Ever has been given a composite ranking of 95, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.9 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol16.2 mcg
Vitamin C8.8 mg14.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin D1.9 IU0.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.24 mg14%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.9 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.24 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Folate52.5 mcg13.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.72 mcg11.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.72 mg7.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium85.4 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Iron1.7 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium31.3 mg7.8%Top 30%High
Phosphorus134.6 mg13.5%Top 30%High
Potassium0.24 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium209.5 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.9 mg12.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.24 mg11.9%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.24 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Selenium6.4 mcg9.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.9 g3.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.9%Top 30%High
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.2 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.2 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.2 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.2 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.9 g16.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.6 g13.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 630 Calories from Fat 411

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 45.7 g 70.3%

Saturated Fat 11 g 55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.9 mg 14%

Sodium 878 mg 36.6%

Total Carbohydrates 45.8 g 15.3%

Dietary Fiber 13.5 g54%

Sugars 7.6 g

Protein 16.1 g 32.2%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 61.7%

Calcium 35.8% Iron 38.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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