⏱ 15 min total

Simple Taco Salad

Name: Simple Taco Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Ground beef; 2 medium Scallions; ¼ tbsp Chili powder; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 2 cup shredded Romaine lettuce; ¼ medium whole Tomatoes; ¼ fruit Avocado; 2 tbsp Black olives; ¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp Sour cream; 2 tbsp Salsa

Per 1 serving · 428 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

589

29%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
31g
21% of calories
Carbs
17g
11% of calories
Fat
46g
68% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Simple Taco Salad (428 g) has 589 calories, with 31 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 46 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin A (66% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 32%, 88% and 40% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

138cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.3g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

8.2g

4.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein62%
Dietary fiber29%
Vitamin A66%
Vitamin C22%
Vitamin E23%
Vitamin K148%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine14%
Choline18%
Magnesium18%
Manganese17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium32%
Saturated fat88%
Cholesterol40%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
In a skillet, cook the ground beef with chili powder, half of the chopped scallions, salt, and pepper.
2
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, avocado, remaining scallions, and sliced olives.
3
Add the cooked beef and cheddar cheese, either tossing together or layering on individual servings.
4
Serve topped with salsa and sour cream.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (428 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	590 μg	66%
Vitamin C	20 mg	22%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	3 mg	23%
Vitamin K	178 μg	148%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	39%
Niacin	7 mg	43%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	56%
Folate (B9)	213 μg	53%
Vitamin B12	3 μg	116%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	36%
Choline	102 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	335 mg	33%
Iron	5 mg	61%
Potassium	1,127 mg	24%
Magnesium	75 mg	18%
Phosphorus	431 mg	62%
Zinc	7 mg	62%
Copper	0.3 mg	38%
Manganese	0.4 mg	17%
Selenium	27 μg	50%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	82 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	5,705 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	39 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	2,811 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	20 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	107 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 589 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

112min
Walking (3.5 mph)
71min
Cycling (moderate)
49min
Running (6 mph)
83min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Simple Taco Salad?

One serving of Simple Taco Salad (1 serving) has 589 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Simple Taco Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 31 g of protein per serving (62% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% 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 Simple Taco Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 11% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Simple Taco Salad?

743 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Simple Taco Salad?

4.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (428 g)

Calories589

% Daily Value*

Total fat 46g	59%
Saturated fat 18g	88%
Trans fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 121mg	40%
Sodium 743mg	32%
Total carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary fiber 8.2g	29%
Total sugars 4.4g
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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