Taco Shells
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Taco Shells contains 429 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 shells, 28 g (28 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 43% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other foods on FoodFactly (405 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for calcium and 14% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 429 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 | 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% |
| Folate (B9) L | 28 µg | 7% |
| Calcium L | 536 mg | 41% |
| Iron L | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Potassium L | 214 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 51%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.1 gbelow the median for other foods (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber7.1 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 0.5 g)
- Fat21.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 16.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 2.9 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 14.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3.6 g |
Other components (1)
| Folic acid L | 86 µg |
|---|
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 | 429 kcal | 429 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.1 g | 57.1 g |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 571 mg | 571 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- GREAT VALUE
- Barcode
- 0078742082967
- Label serving
- 2 SHELLS
- Category
- mexican-dinner-mixes
Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN, HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL, WATER, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE.
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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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 429 kcal. Serving, 2 shells, 28 g (28 g): about 120 kcal.
How much protein is in Taco Shells?
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. Compared with other other foods, that is below the median (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in Taco Shells?
Taco Shells has 57.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Taco Shells?
Taco Shells contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Taco Shells contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (41% DV) and iron (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Taco Shells?
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 July 11, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0078742082967. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 1, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2656615. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 11, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "TACO SHELLS". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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