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Is turkey taco rice bowls healthy?

Turkey taco rice bowls costs about $3.85 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL
Good fit
For lower LDL, black beans and avocado in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, ground turkey, black beans, lettuce and avocado in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and black beans, tomato and lettuce help. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, ground turkey, black beans, tomato and lettuce in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, ground turkey and black beans in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: none of the major allergens in its main ingredients
Vegetarian
No
No: it has ground turkey.
Vegan
No
No: it has ground turkey.
Gluten-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.
Dairy-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

4 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
✓
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
✓
Soy or beans in place of some meat
✓
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
black beans
Beans: soluble fiber and plant protein.
Mayo Clinic
avocado
Unsaturated fat that can lower LDL.
Mayo Clinic

What goes in (per portion)

ground turkey
¼ lb
rice mix
¼ cup
black beans
¼ can
corn
½
tomato
½
lettuce
0 head
avocado
½
lime
½
cumin
½ tsp

Questions

Is turkey taco rice bowls healthy?

Turkey taco rice bowls costs about $3.85 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is turkey taco rice bowls good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL, black beans and avocado in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is turkey taco rice bowls OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, ground turkey, black beans, lettuce and avocado in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is turkey taco rice bowls OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure, and black beans, tomato and lettuce help. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is turkey taco rice bowls good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, ground turkey, black beans, tomato and lettuce in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is turkey taco rice bowls high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, ground turkey and black beans in turkey taco rice bowls help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does turkey taco rice bowls cost to make at home?

About $3.85 a serving, or $15.41 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make turkey taco rice bowls healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

Is turkey taco rice bowls gluten-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.

Is turkey taco rice bowls vegetarian?

No: it has ground turkey.

Is turkey taco rice bowls dairy-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients.

What allergens are in turkey taco rice bowls?

None of the major allergens are in its main ingredients. Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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