Baked goods

Taco shells

Taco shells has 476 calories per 100 g, with 6.4 g protein, 63.5 g carbohydrates and 21.8 g fat. A typical portion (1 shell, 12.9 g) has 61 calories.

476kcal · per 100 g1,992 kJ
  • Protein6.4 g
  • Carbs63.5 g
  • Fat21.8 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat21.8 g28%
Saturated fat7.1 g36%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium324 mg14%
Total carbohydrate63.5 g23%
Dietary fiber6.7 g24%
Total sugars1.5 g
Protein6.4 g13%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium100 mg8%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Potassium231 mg5%
Magnesium83 mg20%
Vitamin A (RAE)1 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Folate (DFE)85 µg21%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water6.4 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in fat, fiber, carbohydrate and folate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of magnesium and protein (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • High in saturated fat (20% DV or more per 100 g) — worth watching if you're limiting it.
  • Low in cholesterol (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 1.3 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 56.8 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 6.7 g fiber).
  • Sugars are 2% of its carbohydrate.

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.