Original taco shells
Packaged product Måltider og disketter
Original taco shells contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 shells, 28 g (28 g) provides about 140 kcal.
Roughly 54 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 40 % from fat and 6 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in måltider og disketter on FoodFactly, where the median is 295 kcal per 100 g across 100 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21,4 g | 27 % |
| Saturated fat L | 3,6 g | 18 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 643 mg | 28 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 64,3 g | 23 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 7,1 g | 25 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 7,1 g | 14 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 71 mg | 5 % |
| Jern L | 1,3 mg | 7 % |
% 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 6 %
- Carbohydrates 54 %
- Fat 40 %
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
- Fiber7,1 gin the top quarter of måltider og disketter (median 3,9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of måltider og disketter (median 1,4 g)
- Fat21,4 gin the top quarter of måltider og disketter (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat3,6 gin the top quarter of måltider og disketter (median 2,4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt L | 7,1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt L | 12,5 g |
Other components (1)
| A-vitamin, IE L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 7,1 g | 7,1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64,3 g | 64,3 g |
| Fat | 21,4 g | 21,4 g |
| Fiber | 7,1 g | 7,1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 643 mg | 643 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0031400053617
- Label serving
- 2 SHELLS (28 g)
- Category
- mexican- dinner- mixes
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ground yellow corn treated with lime, water, vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: soybean oil, corn oil) with tbhq and citric acid, salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Yellow Corn Taco Shells Meijer | 500 | 6,3 g | 65,6 g | 21,9 g |
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original taco shells?
100 g of Original taco shells has 500 kcal. Serving, 2 shells, 28 g (28 g): about 140 kcal.
How much protein is in Original taco shells?
Original taco shells contains 7,1 g of protein per 100 g (14 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 2 shells, 28 g (28 g). About 6 % of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Original taco shells?
Original taco shells has 64,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7,1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Original taco shells?
Original taco shells contains 21,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3,6 g is saturated (18 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Original taco shells?
100 g contains 643 mg of sodium, 28 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. april 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1914752. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 14. juli 2017. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0031400053617. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23. april 2020. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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