12 Original Taco Shells
Packaged product Meals and Dishes Old El Paso
12 Original Taco Shells contains 495 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 taco shell, 11 g (11 g) provides about 54 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 47% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 495 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25.5 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Sodium L | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 58.2 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber L | 5.5 g | 19% |
| Total sugars L | 0.91 g | |
| Protein L | 6.4 g | 13% |
% 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 48%
- Fat 47%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Fiber5.5 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.7 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Old El Paso
- Barcode
- 9300695001247
- Quantity
- 12, 156g
- Label serving
- 1 taco shell (11 g)
- Category
- Taco
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ground corn (79%), sunflower oil, salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Sunflower oilSalt
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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 12 Original Taco Shells?
100 g of 12 Original Taco Shells has 495 kcal. Serving, 1 taco shell, 11 g (11 g): about 54 kcal.
How much protein is in 12 Original Taco Shells?
12 Original Taco Shells contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.7 g in serving, 1 taco shell, 11 g (11 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in 12 Original Taco Shells?
12 Original Taco Shells has 58.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.5 g of fiber and 0.91 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in 12 Original Taco Shells?
12 Original Taco Shells contains 25.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in 12 Original Taco Shells?
100 g contains 136 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 9, 2025. 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 9300695001247. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 9, 2025. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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