Taco, Soft Taco Bell, Beef, Cheese, Lettuce
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.63 g | 8% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 17.68 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 5% |
| Added Sugars | No data | - |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.96 g | 11% |
| Protein | 9.44 g | 19% |
| Total Fat | 9.95 g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.24 g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.31 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.61 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0.41 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 25.5 mg | 9% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 4.08 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | No data | - |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 571.2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 164.22 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 125.46 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 19.38 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg | 13% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
0.5%
Vitamin C
0.1%
Vitamin D
-
Vitamin E
3%
Vitamin K
10%
Vitamin B1
15%
Vitamin B2
10%
Vitamin B3
18%
Vitamin B5
4%
Vitamin B6
4%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
18%
Vitamin B12
36%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
10%
Iron
9%
Magnesium
5%
Phosphorus
14%
Potassium
3%
Sodium
25%
Zinc
13%
Copper
8%
Manganese
14%
Selenium
20%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
25%
Isoleucine
29%
Valine
28%
Lysine
24%
Tryptophan
31%
Threonine
27%
Phenylalanine
37%
Methionine
30%
Histidine
27%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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31 min
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27 min
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
A Taco Bell soft taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, like many fast-food items, is characterized by its high sodium content and processed ingredients. Harvard Health notes that popular Mexican dishes such as tacos often combine multiple high-salt components, which observational evidence suggests may contribute to increased blood pressure and cardiovascular strain, according to the American Heart Association.
1. Fast Food Effects: Short-Term, Long-Term, and How to Eat Less
Source: Medical News Today, 2019
Summary: Taco Bell soft taco is a form of fast food and processed food, and contribute to significant short-term issues like blood sugar spikes and inflammation, and long-term chronic conditions including obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and impaired cognitive function due to high levels of sugar, salt, saturated fats, and processed ingredients.
2. How Much Harm Can a Little Excess Salt Do? Plenty
Source: American Heart Association, 2021
Summary: Taco Bell soft taco, particularly concerning their high sodium content often found in restaurant and processed foods, contribute to immediate impairment of blood vessel dilation and long-term risks of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney strain, stroke, and systemic inflammation.
Read More: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/05/26/how-much-harm-can-a-little-excess-salt-do-plenty
3. 10 Tricks to Reduce Salt (Sodium) in Your Diet - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2018
Summary: Taco Bell has high sodium content which can be mitigated by adopting dietary strategies such as choosing whole-grain corn tortillas, grilled chicken or mild fish over seasoned meats, and being mindful of other high-sodium components like cheese and sauces in Mexican dishes.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10-tricks-to-reduce-salt-sodium-in-your-diet-2018072014281
