Taco shell
Packaged product Meals and Dishes Ortega
Taco shell contains 486 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 46% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meals and dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 237 kcal per 100 g across 25,570 products.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 657 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 54.3 g | 20% |
| 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% |
| Iron L | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Potassium 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 46%
- Fat 49%
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 meals and dishes (median 10 g)
- Fiber5.7 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Fat25.7 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat11.4 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium657 mgin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 421 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 | 54.3 g | 54.3 g |
| Fat | 25.7 g | 25.7 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g | 5.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 657 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Ortega
- Barcode
- 0041501520314
- Category
- Meals and Dishes
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 shell?
100 g of Taco shell has 486 kcal.
How much protein is in Taco shell?
Taco shell contains 5.7 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Taco shell?
Taco shell has 54.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.7 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Taco shell?
Taco shell 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 Taco shell contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Taco shell?
100 g contains 657 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 21, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0041501520314. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 21, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2596488. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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