Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn
Packaged product Snacks ORTEGA
Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn contains 486 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 shells, 35g (35 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 48 % of its calories come from fat, with 47 % from carbohydrates and 5 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for Snacks on FoodFactly (527 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 19 % of the Daily Value for Eisen.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 486 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25,7 g | 33 % |
| Saturated fat L | 11,4 g | 57 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 571 mg | 25 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 57,1 g | 21 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 5,7 g | 20 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 5,7 g | 11 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 57 mg | 4 % |
| Eisen L | 3,4 mg | 19 % |
| Kalium L | 229 mg | 5 % |
% 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 47 %
- Fat 48 %
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
- Protein5,7 gin the lowest quarter of Snacks (median 7,1 g)
- Fiber5,7 gin the top quarter of Snacks (median 3,6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of Snacks (median 3,6 g)
- Fat25,7 gbelow the median for Snacks (median 28,6 g)
- Saturated fat11,4 gin the top quarter of Snacks (median 3,6 g)
- Sodium571 mgbelow the median for Snacks (median 621 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 486 kcal | 486 kcal |
| Protein | 5,7 g | 5,7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57,1 g | 57,1 g |
| Fat | 25,7 g | 25,7 g |
| Fiber | 5,7 g | 5,7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 571 mg | 571 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- ORTEGA
- Barcode
- 0041501520277
- Label serving
- 3 shells (35g)
- Category
- chips-pretzels-snacks
Ingredients
BLUE CORN MASA FLOUR (BLUE CORN FLOUR, TRACE OF LIME), PALM OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, WATER, SALT
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Spicy Hot Plantain Chips LA FE | 486 | 3,6 g | 60,7 g | 25 g |
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| Yellow Corn Taco Shells ORTEGA | 486 | 5,7 g | 57,1 g | 25,7 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 Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn?
100 g of Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn has 486 kcal. 3 shells, 35g (35 g): about 170 kcal.
How much protein is in Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn?
Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn contains 5,7 g of protein per 100 g (11 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 3 shells, 35g (35 g). About 5 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Snacks, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7,1 g).
How many carbs are in Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn?
Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn has 57,1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5,7 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn?
Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn contains 25,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11,4 g is saturated (57 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Eisen (19 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Blue Corn Taco Shells, Blue Corn?
100 g contains 571 mg of sodium, 25 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. Juni 2023. 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 0041501520277. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 6. Juli 2022. Imported 6. November 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2596485. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 23. Juni 2023. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "BLUE CORN TACO SHELLS, BLUE CORN". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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