Calories in Taco or tostada salad with meat
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Taco or tostada salad with meat contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium taco salad (315 g) provides about 564 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 17% 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 17% of the Daily Value for selenium, 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 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 | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.9 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol C | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 319 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 11.9 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 49 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.38 µg | 16% |
| Choline C | 20 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 84 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 120 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 222 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 9.2 µg | 17% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein7.5 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Fiber2.9 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)
- Fat9.3 gabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium319 mgin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 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 | 1.5 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 | 0.038 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.21 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 173 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 276 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 117 µg |
| Retinol C | 15 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 20 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 14 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 65.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 12 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 chicken and sour cream | 171 | 7.2 g | 15 g | 9.3 g |
| Taco or tostada salad with chicken | 167 | 7.8 g | 16.3 g | 8 g |
| Taco or tostada salad with meat and sour cream | 181 | 6.9 g | 15.1 g | 10.4 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 |
| Tamale, chicken | 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 meat?
100 g of taco or tostada salad with meat has 179 kcal. 1 medium taco salad (315 g): about 564 kcal. 1 cup (122 g): about 218 kcal. 1 small taco salad (237 g): about 424 kcal.
How much protein is in taco or tostada salad with meat?
Taco or tostada salad with meat contains 7.5 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.5 g in 1 medium taco salad (315 g). About 17% 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 meat?
Taco or tostada salad with meat has 16.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco or tostada salad with meat?
Taco or tostada salad with meat contains 9.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (14% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taco or tostada salad with meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (17% DV), Vitamin B12 (16% DV), Folate (B9) (12% DV), copper (12% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco or tostada salad with meat?
100 g contains 319 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 2708508. 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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