⏱ 45 min totalTaco Pasta
Per 1 serving · 258 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g20% of calories
- Carbs37g35% of calories
- Fat21g44% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Taco Pasta (258 g) has 406 calories, with 21 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), dietary fiber (25% DV) and thiamine (56% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 43% and 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein42%
- Dietary fiber25%
- Thiamine56%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
- Niacin36%
- Vitamin B632%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C14%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Choline10%
- Calcium11%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium29%
- Saturated fat43%
- Cholesterol23%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Onion
³⁄₁₆ clove Garlic
⅓ tbsp Taco seasoning mix
⅔ tbsp Cilantro
2 ⅔ oz Ground beef
½ oz Cream cheese
1 ⅓ tbsp Sour cream- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
³⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
1 ⅓ oz Whole wheat pasta
⅓ cup Tomatoes
Directions
- 1
Chop the onions, mince the garlic, and chop the cilantro. Drain the tomatoes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until browned. Add the tomatoes, garlic, and taco seasoning. Simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese, sour cream, and reserved pasta water. Continue stirring until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is well blended. Simmer to reduce the sauce if needed. Toss in cilantro before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (258 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 65 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 56% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) | 44 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 75% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 55 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 106 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 82 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 281 mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 41 μg | 74% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 230 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 21 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,030 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 46 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 406 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 77minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 49minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 57minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Taco Pasta?
One serving of Taco Pasta (1 serving) has 406 calories, which works out to 158 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Taco Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (42% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% 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 Taco Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Taco Pasta?
673 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Taco Pasta?
4.2 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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