⏱ 22 min totalMexican Beef Taco Salad
Per 1 serving · 147 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g25% of calories
- Carbs5.8g13% of calories
- Fat12g62% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Mexican Beef Taco Salad (147 g) has 178 calories, with 11 g of protein, 5.8 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (22% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV) and Vitamin K (43% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein22%
- Vitamin A24%
- Vitamin K43%
- Vitamin B1251%
- Iron22%
- Zinc24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin18%
- Vitamin B618%
- Folate (B9)19%
- Phosphorus17%
- Copper10%
- Selenium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Ground beef
⅛ tbsp Taco seasoning mix- 🥄½ tbsp Water
1 cup shredded Romaine lettuce
¹⁄₁₆ cup Sweet corn
³⁄₁₆ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes- ⅛ cup Tortilla chips
Directions
- 1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat, then add the taco seasoning and water. Stir until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, corn, and cherry tomatoes. Top with the cooked beef mixture and tortilla chips just before serving. Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (147 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 219 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 51 μg | 43% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) | 74 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 51% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 40 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 355 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 121 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 9 μg | 16% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 30 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,585 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 13 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 719 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 2 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 0.5 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 178 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 34minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 21minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 25minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mexican Beef Taco Salad?
One serving of Mexican Beef Taco Salad (1 serving) has 178 calories, which works out to 121 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Mexican Beef Taco Salad high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (22% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Mexican Beef Taco Salad keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Mexican Beef Taco Salad?
70 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Mexican Beef Taco Salad?
1.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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