Calories in Taco, cheese only
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Taco, cheese only contains 275 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 330 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in burritos and tacos on FoodFactly, where the median is 219 kcal per 100 g across 48 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 24% of the Daily Value for calcium and 21% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 275 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.1 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 311 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.8 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 0.86 g | |
| Protein C | 12.2 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 85 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.8 µg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.067 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.93 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.48 µg | 20% |
| Choline C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 314 mg | 24% |
| Iron C | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus C | 364 mg | 29% |
| Potassium C | 149 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0.096 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 11.7 µg | 21% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- 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
- Protein12.2 gabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Fiber3.8 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0.86 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 1.6 g)
- Fat13.4 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium311 mgin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.094 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 85 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 44.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Taco
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco, NFS | 246 | 15.3 g | 15.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, beef, cheese | 249 | 15.5 g | 15.3 g | 13.9 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, beef, with beans, cheese | 212 | 10.6 g | 19.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, pork, cheese | 251 | 14.8 g | 15.3 g | 14.5 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, pork, with beans, cheese | 214 | 10.3 g | 19.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, chicken, cheese | 211 | 16.2 g | 15.3 g | 9.6 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, chicken, with beans, cheese | 193 | 11 g | 19.1 g | 8.4 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, with beans, cheese | 176 | 5.8 g | 23 g | 7.3 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, beef, cheese | 257 | 16.7 g | 18.9 g | 12.3 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, beef, with beans, cheese | 221 | 11.8 g | 22.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, pork, cheese | 260 | 16.1 g | 18.9 g | 12.8 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, pork, with beans, cheese | 222 | 11.5 g | 22.7 g | 9.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taquito, beef or pork | 287 | 12.2 g | 31.6 g | 12.5 g |
| Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust | 284 | 12.5 g | 28.1 g | 14 g |
| Pizza, cheese, whole wheat thin crust | 267 | 11.8 g | 28.6 g | 12.4 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 287 | 11.9 g | 29.4 g | 13.5 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con queso (pupusas, cheese) | 256 | 11.7 g | 22.4 g | 13.3 g |
| Pupusa, cheese only | 256 | 11.7 g | 22.4 g | 13.2 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, Pan Crust | 287 | 11.1 g | 29.6 g | 13.9 g |
| Quesadilla, beef or pork, with vegetables | 279 | 11.1 g | 28.2 g | 13.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taco?
100 g of taco has 275 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 330 kcal. 1 miniature (35 g): about 96 kcal. 1 small/regular (70 g): about 193 kcal.
Is taco high in protein?
Taco contains 12.2 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.6 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burritos and tacos, that is above the median (median 10.9 g).
How many carbs are in taco?
Taco has 27.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber and 0.86 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco?
Taco contains 13.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taco contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (29% DV), calcium (24% DV), selenium (21% DV), Vitamin B12 (20% DV) and zinc (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco?
100 g contains 311 mg of sodium, 14% 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 2708533. 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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