Calories in ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce
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ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce contains 229 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving varied from 2-3 tacos per serving (324 g) provides about 742 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 42% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% 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 | 229 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 11.1 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat C | 0.82 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium M | 646 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.3 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 1.8 g | |
| Protein M | 13.2 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A ? | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.46 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.13 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) M | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.2 µg | 48% |
| Calcium M | 123 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium M | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 188 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 274 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper M | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese M | 0.38 mg | 16% |
| Selenium M | 23 µg | 42% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein13.2 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber1.8 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars1.8 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat11.1 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium646 mgin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 12.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.65 g |
| Fructose M | 0.55 g |
| Lactose M | 0.18 g |
| Maltose M | 0.39 g |
| Galactose M | 0.07 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.055 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.92 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.08 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.058 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.036 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.092 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.48 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.019 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.067 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.058 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.08 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.026 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.66 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.009 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.68 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (12)
| Beta-carotene M | 53 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 686 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 28 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.27 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 53.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.7 g |
| Energy C | 959 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 89 IU |
Other forms of ON THE BORDER
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON THE BORDER, Mexican rice | 195 | 3.6 g | 34.2 g | 4.9 g |
| ON THE BORDER, refried beans | 144 | 7.3 g | 17.5 g | 5 g |
| ON THE BORDER, cheese quesadilla | 394 | 16.9 g | 24.3 g | 25.5 g |
| ON THE BORDER, cheese enchilada | 271 | 11.7 g | 16.2 g | 17.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bread | 233 | 12.9 g | 19 g | 11.6 g |
| Egg sandwich on English muffin, with ham | 222 | 12.2 g | 19.3 g | 10.7 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce | 219 | 12.6 g | 17.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich wrap | 226 | 13.4 g | 19.6 g | 10.1 g |
| Crab cake sandwich | 231 | 12.7 g | 19.4 g | 11.2 g |
| Egg sandwich on English muffin | 230 | 11.7 g | 20.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Fajita, NFS | 219 | 11.7 g | 18 g | 11 g |
| Fajita, beef or pork | 231 | 12.1 g | 18 g | 12.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ON THE BORDER?
100 g of ON THE BORDER has 229 kcal. 1 serving varied from 2-3 tacos per serving (324 g): about 742 kcal.
Is ON THE BORDER high in protein?
ON THE BORDER contains 13.2 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 42.7 g in 1 serving varied from 2-3 tacos per serving (324 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is above the median (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in ON THE BORDER?
ON THE BORDER has 19.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ON THE BORDER?
ON THE BORDER contains 11.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ON THE BORDER contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (48% DV), selenium (42% DV), zinc (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ON THE BORDER?
100 g contains 646 mg of sodium, 28% 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 167657. 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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