Calories in Taco or tostada salad with chicken
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Taco or tostada salad with chicken contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taco salad, NS as to size (320 g) provides about 534 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in burritos and tacos on FoodFactly, where the median is 219 kcal per 100 g across 48 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for selenium, 14% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 12% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 19 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 31 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 11.5 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 48 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 18.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 82 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 127 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 220 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.71 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 9.7 µg | 18% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.8 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars1.8 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 1.6 g)
- Fat8 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium315 mgin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.53 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 170 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 272 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 116 µg |
| Retinol C | 15 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 20 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 14 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 11 µg |
| Folate, food C | 29 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco or tostada salad with meat | 179 | 7.5 g | 16.5 g | 9.3 g |
| Taco or tostada salad with chicken and sour cream | 171 | 7.2 g | 15 g | 9.3 g |
| Enchilada, no meat | 165 | 6.4 g | 17.3 g | 8.2 g |
| Kibby, Puerto Rican style | 168 | 8.8 g | 18 g | 7.2 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, NFS | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, beef | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
| Tamale, pork | 174 | 7.4 g | 15.8 g | 9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taco or tostada salad with chicken?
100 g of taco or tostada salad with chicken has 167 kcal. 1 taco salad, NS as to size (320 g): about 534 kcal. 1 cup (122 g): about 204 kcal. 1 small taco salad (240 g): about 401 kcal.
How much protein is in taco or tostada salad with chicken?
Taco or tostada salad with chicken contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.1 g in 1 taco salad, NS as to size (320 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burritos and tacos, that is in the lowest quarter (median 10.9 g).
How many carbs are in taco or tostada salad with chicken?
Taco or tostada salad with chicken has 16.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco or tostada salad with chicken?
Taco or tostada salad with chicken contains 8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taco or tostada salad with chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (14% DV), Folate (B9) (12% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco or tostada salad with chicken?
100 g contains 315 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708509. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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