Calories in Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell
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Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell contains 226 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 each taco (69 g) provides about 156 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 17% of the Daily Value for selenium and 16% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 226 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 12.7 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat C | 0.47 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 28 mg | 9% |
| Sodium M | 397 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Total sugars M | 0.9 g | |
| Protein M | 8.9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 15.3 µg | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.93 µg | 39% |
| Choline ? | 32 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 89 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 178 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 209 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper M | 0.077 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 9.2 µg | 17% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 35%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein8.9 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber3.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars0.9 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat12.7 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.4 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium397 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 14.8 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.4 g |
| Glucose M | 0.2 g |
| Fructose M | 0.3 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.17 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.045 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.034 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.055 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.066 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.39 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.052 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.091 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.011 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.027 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.38 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.053 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 2.7 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.011 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.41 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.058 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 46 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 120 µg |
| Retinol C | 16 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 4 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 2.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1.1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.15 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 57 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.6 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 946 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 131 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 6.6 µg |
| Folic acid M | 2 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 17 µg |
| Betaine M | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fast foods
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce | 229 | 8.9 g | 19.9 g | 12.7 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, pork, with beans, cheese | 214 | 10.3 g | 19.1 g | 10.9 g |
| TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme | 223 | 6.2 g | 21.4 g | 12.5 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, beef, with beans, cheese | 212 | 10.6 g | 19.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, cheese tamales | 216 | 9 g | 18 g | 12 g |
| Chili hot dog sandwich, on wheat bun | 219 | 10.4 g | 17.5 g | 12 g |
| Nachos, beef or pork, with beans | 220 | 9.3 g | 18.3 g | 12.4 g |
| Taco, meat, with beans, no cheese | 205 | 10.1 g | 20 g | 9.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fast foods?
100 g of fast foods has 226 kcal. 1 each taco (69 g): about 156 kcal.
How much protein is in fast foods?
Fast foods contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.1 g in 1 each taco (69 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in fast foods?
Fast foods has 19.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.9 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fast foods?
Fast foods contains 12.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.4 g is saturated (22% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fast foods contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (39% DV), selenium (17% DV), zinc (16% DV), phosphorus (14% DV) and Vitamin K (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fast foods?
100 g contains 397 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170689. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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