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How Many Calories in Taco Salad?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 40 kcal | 1.9g |
| 100g | 141 kcal | 6.7g |
| 1.5 cup | 279 kcal | 13.3g |
A taco salad contains 141 calories per 100g. A typical 1.5 cup (198g) provides about 279 calories. Taco Salad is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Taco Salad Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (198g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 kcal | 279 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7g | 13.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.9g | 23.6g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 7.5g | 14.8g |
| of which Saturates | 3.4g | 6.7g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 385.0mg | 762mg |
| Potassium | 210.0mg | 416mg |
| Calcium | 97.0mg | 192mg |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 2.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 3.6mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of protein (13% DV)
- A good source of fat (10% DV)
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- Calories: 7% DV
- Protein: 13% DV
- Carbohydrates: 4% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 10% DV
- Saturated fat: 17% DV
- Sodium: 17% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 7% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
- Vitamin C: 2% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 4% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
Useful for tracking taco salad
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in taco salad per 100g?
Taco Salad contains 141 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is taco salad high in calories?
A 1.5 cup of taco salad (198g) has around 279 calories — roughly 14% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is taco salad good for weight loss?
Taco Salad is fairly calorie-dense at 141 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1.5 cup provides about 279 calories.
How much protein is in taco salad?
Taco Salad contains 6.7g of protein per 100g.
Is taco salad a good source of fibre?
Taco Salad is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does taco salad compare to submarine sandwich, turkey, roast beef and ham on white bread with lettuce and tomato?
Taco Salad has 141 calories per 100g, close to submarine sandwich, turkey, roast beef and ham on white bread with lettuce and tomato at 146 — 5 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of taco salad for 20g of protein?
With 6.7g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 299g of taco salad to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other fast food closest to taco salad by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad (this page) | 141 kcal | 6.7g | 11.9g | 7.5g |
| Submarine Sandwich, Turkey, Roast Beef and Ham On White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | 146 kcal | 10.7g | 20.4g | 2.4g |
| Submarine Sandwich, Turkey Breast On White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | 147 kcal | 9.1g | 22.4g | 2.3g |
| Submarine Sandwich, Ham On White Bread with Lettuce and Tomato | 151 kcal | 9.1g | 22.9g | 2.5g |
| Coleslaw | 153 kcal | 0.9g | 14.9g | 9.9g |
| Fried Chicken, Breast, Meat Only, Skin and Breading Removed | 153 kcal | 27.9g | 0.0g | 4.5g |
| Submarine Sandwich, Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki On White Bread with Lettuce, Tomato and Sweet Onion Sauce | 155 kcal | 10.9g | 22.5g | 2.4g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.