Calories in Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce
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Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce contains 219 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taco (134 g) provides about 293 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for restaurant foods on FoodFactly (203 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 35% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% 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 | 219 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 22% |
| Trans fat C | 0.62 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 34 mg | 11% |
| Sodium M | 509 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars M | 2.4 g | |
| Protein M | 12.6 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A ? | 49 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) M | 38 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.2 µg | 51% |
| Calcium M | 116 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 172 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 244 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper M | 0.099 mg | 11% |
| Manganese M | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Selenium M | 19.3 µg | 35% |
% 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 33%
- 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
- Protein12.6 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Sugars2.4 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat10.8 gbelow the median for restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium509 mgabove the median for restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56.5 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 | 1.2 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 12.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.79 g |
| Fructose M | 0.66 g |
| Lactose M | 0.39 g |
| Maltose M | 0.45 g |
| Galactose M | 0.1 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.48 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.5 g |
| Leucine M | 1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.94 g |
| Methionine M | 0.28 g |
| Cystine M | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.6 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.37 g |
| Valine M | 0.59 g |
| Arginine M | 0.7 g |
| Histidine M | 0.32 g |
| Alanine M | 0.64 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.95 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.67 g |
| Proline M | 1.9 g |
| Serine M | 0.54 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.27 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.08 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.063 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.045 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.028 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.072 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.086 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.41 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.069 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.051 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.078 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.025 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.5 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.94 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.53 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.091 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene M | 61 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 696 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 44 µg |
| Retinol M | 44 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 2 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.3 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 | 56.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.2 g |
| Energy C | 917 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 250 IU |
Other forms of Restaurant
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Latino, chicken and rice, entree, prepared | 174 | 12 g | 20 g | 5.1 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, empanadas, beef, prepared | 335 | 11.3 g | 31.2 g | 18.4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con queso (pupusas, cheese) | 256 | 11.7 g | 22.4 g | 13.3 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) | 232 | 11.5 g | 23 g | 10.4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, corn | 186 | 3.5 g | 26.7 g | 7.2 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice | 185 | 3.3 g | 31.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g | 16.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted | 250 | 8.3 g | 27.3 g | 11.9 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat Cooked | 174 | 4.1 g | 32.8 g | 3 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken | 252 | 11.9 g | 20.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken | 295 | 12.9 g | 24 g | 16.4 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken | 129 | 9.8 g | 6.9 g | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajita, NFS | 219 | 11.7 g | 18 g | 11 g |
| Egg sandwich on English muffin, with ham | 222 | 12.2 g | 19.3 g | 10.7 g |
| ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce | 229 | 13.2 g | 19.3 g | 11.1 g |
| Crab cake sandwich | 231 | 12.7 g | 19.4 g | 11.2 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich wrap | 226 | 13.4 g | 19.6 g | 10.1 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bread | 233 | 12.9 g | 19 g | 11.6 g |
| Fajita, beef or pork | 231 | 12.1 g | 18 g | 12.2 g |
| Fajita, chicken | 206 | 11.3 g | 18 g | 9.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in restaurant?
100 g of restaurant has 219 kcal. 1 taco (134 g): about 293 kcal. 2 taco (279 g): about 611 kcal. 1 serving varied from 1 to 3 tacos per serving (281 g): about 615 kcal.
Is restaurant high in protein?
Restaurant contains 12.6 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16.8 g in 1 taco (134 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 restaurant?
Restaurant has 17.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in restaurant?
Restaurant contains 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (22% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does restaurant contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (51% DV), selenium (35% DV), zinc (20% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV) and Niacin (B3) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in restaurant?
100 g contains 509 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does restaurant have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce has 219 kcal, while restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat has 174 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 167658. 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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