Calories in Taco shell, flour
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Taco shell, flour contains 511 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (45 g) provides about 230 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for selenium, 34% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 27% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 511 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 29.1 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.3 g | 41% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 755 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 53.2 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 4 g | |
| Protein C | 8.8 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 18.6 µg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.41 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.057 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 104 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 157 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 3.9 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 222 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 135 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.57 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 24 µg | 44% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 7.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.071 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 8 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 6.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 55 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Taco shell
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco shell, corn | 476 | 6.4 g | 63.5 g | 21.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies, peanut butter, commercially prepared, sugar free | 523 | 10.3 g | 50.5 g | 31 g |
| Crackers, wonton | 521 | 10.3 g | 51.9 g | 31.7 g |
| Noodles, chow mein | 521 | 10.3 g | 51.9 g | 31.7 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with margarine | 488 | 5.7 g | 58.4 g | 28.3 g |
| Crackers, cheese, sandwich-type with peanut butter filling | 496 | 12.4 g | 56.7 g | 25.1 g |
| Crackers, cheese, low sodium | 503 | 10.1 g | 58.2 g | 25.3 g |
| Crackers, cheese, reduced sodium | 503 | 10.1 g | 58.2 g | 25.3 g |
| Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling | 497 | 9.8 g | 58.2 g | 25 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taco shell?
100 g of taco shell has 511 kcal. 1 medium (45 g): about 230 kcal. 1 small (33 g): about 169 kcal. 1 large (71 g): about 363 kcal.
How much protein is in taco shell?
Taco shell contains 8.8 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 medium (45 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in taco shell?
Taco shell has 53.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber and 4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco shell?
Taco shell contains 29.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.3 g is saturated (41% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taco shell contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (44% DV), Thiamin (B1) (34% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV), Folate (B9) (26% DV) and iron (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco shell?
100 g contains 755 mg of sodium, 33% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707827. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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