Taco Shells

Packaged product Andre fødevarer OLD EL PASO

Taco Shells contains 469 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 shells, 32 g (32 g) provides about 150 kcal.

Roughly 52 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 43 % from fat and 5 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in andre fødevarer on FoodFactly, where the median is 293 kcal per 100 g across 475 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

469kcal per 100 g
6,3 gprotein
59,4 gcarbohydrates
21,9 gfat
150kcal in serving, 3 shells, 32 g (32 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 469 kcal
Total fat L 21,9 g 28 %
Saturated fat L 9,4 g 47 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 422 mg 18 %
Total carbohydrates L 59,4 g 22 %
Dietary fiber L 3,1 g 11 %
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 6,3 g 13 %
Calcium L 62 mg5 %
Jern L 1,1 mg6 %

% 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: 5 %Carbohydrates: 52 %Fat: 43 %469kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 5 %
  • Carbohydrates 52 %
  • Fat 43 %

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

Jern6 %Calcium5 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein6,3 gbelow the median for andre fødevarer (median 7,1 g)
  • Fiber3,1 gbelow the median for andre fødevarer (median 3,6 g)
  • Fat21,9 gin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 7,4 g)
  • Saturated fat9,4 gin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 2,1 g)
  • Sodium422 mgbelow the median for andre fødevarer (median 510 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal1,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Engangsmættet fedt L9,4 g
Polyumættet fedt L3,1 g

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 469 kcal469 kcal
Protein 6,3 g6,3 g
Carbohydrates 59,4 g59,4 g
Fat 21,9 g21,9 g
Fiber 3,1 g3,1 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 422 mg422 mg

Product details

Brand
OLD EL PASO
Barcode
0046000811918
Label serving
3 SHELLS
Category
mexican- dinner- mixes

Ingredients

LIMED CORN, PALM OIL, SALT, TBHQ (PRESERVATIVE).

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: PalmeolieSalt

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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 Taco Shells?

100 g of Taco Shells has 469 kcal. Serving, 3 shells, 32 g (32 g): about 150 kcal.

How much protein is in Taco Shells?

Taco Shells contains 6,3 g of protein per 100 g (13 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 3 shells, 32 g (32 g). About 5 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other andre fødevarer, that is below the median (median 7,1 g).

How many carbs are in Taco Shells?

Taco Shells has 59,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3,1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Taco Shells?

Taco Shells contains 21,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9,4 g is saturated (47 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Taco Shells?

100 g contains 422 mg of sodium, 18 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 22. september 2017. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0046000811918. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 3. maj 2025. Imported 6. november 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1631470. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 22. september 2017. Imported 6. november 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "TACO SHELLS". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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