Taco shells
Packaged product Meals and Dishes
Taco shells contains 485 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 shells, 33 g (33 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 46% from fat 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 295 kcal per 100 g across 100 products.
100 g provides 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 485 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 24.2 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat L | 10.6 g | 53% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 57.6 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber L | 12.1 g | 43% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 6.1 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A L | 90.9 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 121 mg | 9% |
| Iron L | 1.1 mg | 6% |
% 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 49%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein6.1 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 7.1 g)
- Fiber12.1 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat24.2 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat10.6 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 2.4 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 9.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 303 IU |
|---|
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 | 485 kcal | 485 kcal |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.6 g | 57.6 g |
| Fat | 24.2 g | 24.2 g |
| Fiber | 12.1 g | 12.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0011150082716
- Label serving
- 3 SHELLS (33 g)
- Category
- mexican-dinner-mixes
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ground yellow corn, vegetable oil (canola oil and/or palm oil), trace of lime.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Rapeseed (canola) oilPalm oil
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Shells Brookshire's | 485 | 6.1 g | 54.6 g | 24.2 g |
| Trader jose's, taco shells Trader Jose's | 481 | 7.4 g | 51.8 g | 25.9 g |
| Fiesta flats flat bottom taco shells Ortega | 481 | 7.4 g | 63 g | 22.2 g |
| Crispy & flaky taco salad shells Azteca Foods Inc. | 477 | 6.8 g | 50 g | 27.3 g |
| Flat bottom taco shells Ortega | 500 | 6.7 g | 63.3 g | 23.3 g |
| Organic Blue Corn Taco Shells 365 Whole Foods Market | 500 | 7.7 g | 57.7 g | 26.9 g |
| Yellow Corn Taco Shells Meijer | 500 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 21.9 g |
| White corn taco shells Meijer Inc. | 500 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 21.9 g |
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 485 kcal. Serving, 3 shells, 33 g (33 g): about 160 kcal.
How much protein is in Taco shells?
Taco shells contains 6.1 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 3 shells, 33 g (33 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.1 g).
How many carbs are in Taco shells?
Taco shells has 57.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 12.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Taco shells?
Taco shells contains 24.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.6 g is saturated (53% 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 Vitamin A (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Taco shells?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1931508. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 12, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0011150082716. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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