Calories in Taquito, cheese only
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Taquito, cheese only contains 309 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 large taquito (105 g) provides about 324 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 14% 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 28% of the Daily Value for selenium, 24% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 21% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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 | 309 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.6 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol C | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 632 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 32.2 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 11.2 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A C | 63 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.79 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.21 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 56 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.35 µg | 15% |
| Choline C | 11.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 274 mg | 21% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 304 mg | 24% |
| Potassium C | 132 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 15.5 µg | 28% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein11.2 gbelow 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)
- Sugars1.8 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat15.3 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat6.6 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium632 mgin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 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 | 2.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.086 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.27 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.82 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 63 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 38.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 26 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 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, beef or pork | 287 | 12.2 g | 31.6 g | 12.5 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" Sausage Pizza, Pan Crust | 287 | 11.1 g | 29.6 g | 13.9 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, thin crust | 302 | 12.9 g | 31.2 g | 14 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 287 | 11.9 g | 29.4 g | 13.5 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust | 291 | 11.5 g | 31.8 g | 13.1 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust | 298 | 12 g | 30.5 g | 14.2 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 291 | 12.2 g | 32.1 g | 12.6 g |
| Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust | 284 | 12.5 g | 28.1 g | 14 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, thick crust | 282 | 11.1 g | 30.4 g | 12.9 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 309 kcal. 1 large taquito (105 g): about 324 kcal. 1 miniature taquito (35 g): about 108 kcal. 1 small/regular taquito (70 g): about 216 kcal.
Is taquito high in protein?
Taquito contains 11.2 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.8 g in 1 large taquito (105 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is below the median (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in taquito?
Taquito has 32.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taquito?
Taquito contains 15.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.6 g is saturated (33% 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 (28% DV), phosphorus (24% DV), calcium (21% DV), Thiamin (B1) (17% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taquito?
100 g contains 632 mg of sodium, 27% 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 2708599. 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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