Calories in Taquito, beef or pork
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Taquito, beef or pork contains 287 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 large taquito (105 g) provides about 301 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other mexican mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 216 kcal per 100 g across 52 foods.
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for selenium, 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 21% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 287 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.5 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 490 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.6 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 12.2 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.9 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.21 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 54 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.66 µg | 28% |
| Choline C | 27.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 130 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 252 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 180 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Selenium C | 16.4 µg | 30% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein12.2 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars1.6 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat12.5 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat4.2 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium490 mgin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water41.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.056 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.05 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.071 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 41.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 26 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Taquito
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taquito, cheese only | 309 | 11.2 g | 32.2 g | 15.3 g |
| Taquito, chicken | 269 | 12.5 g | 31.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Taquito, egg | 281 | 9.9 g | 29.2 g | 13.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 291 | 12.2 g | 32.1 g | 12.6 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, pepperoni topping, thick crust | 287 | 11.5 g | 31.8 g | 12.6 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, thick crust | 287 | 11.5 g | 31.8 g | 12.6 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust | 291 | 11.5 g | 31.8 g | 13.1 g |
| Taco, cheese only | 275 | 12.2 g | 27.8 g | 13.4 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, thick crust | 282 | 11.1 g | 30.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Pizza with meat other than pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, thick crust | 282 | 11.1 g | 30.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, pepperoni topping, regular crust | 282 | 11.7 g | 32 g | 11.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taquito?
100 g of taquito has 287 kcal. 1 large taquito (105 g): about 301 kcal. 1 miniature taquito (35 g): about 100 kcal. 1 small/regular taquito (70 g): about 201 kcal.
Is taquito high in protein?
Taquito contains 12.2 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.8 g in 1 large taquito (105 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in taquito?
Taquito has 31.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taquito?
Taquito contains 12.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.2 g is saturated (21% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taquito contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (30% DV), Vitamin B12 (28% DV), zinc (21% DV), phosphorus (20% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taquito?
100 g contains 490 mg of sodium, 21% 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 2708600. 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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