Taco, corn tortilla, chicken, cheese: Nutrition Facts
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Taco, corn tortilla, chicken, cheese contains 211 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 253 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 29% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for burritos and tacos on FoodFactly (219 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 31% of the Daily Value for selenium, 26% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 211 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.6 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 63 mg | 21% |
| Sodium C | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 0.34 g | |
| Protein C | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.96 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.8 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.4 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.2 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 49.4 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 63 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 237 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 210 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.079 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 16.8 µg | 31% |
% 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 31%
- Carbohydrates 29%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein16.2 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Fiber2.1 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0.34 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 1.6 g)
- Fat9.6 gabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium378 mgin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.034 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.45 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 15 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 57.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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, 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 |
| Taco, flour tortilla, chicken, cheese | 220 | 17.5 g | 18.9 g | 7.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, with cheese | 221 | 14.9 g | 14.2 g | 11.6 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 210 | 14.5 g | 18.2 g | 8.7 g |
| Cuban sandwich | 228 | 15.9 g | 16.3 g | 10.7 g |
| Club sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 239 | 16.6 g | 19.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Chiliburger, with or without cheese, on bun | 232 | 14.8 g | 17.7 g | 11 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, fish, hand battered | 202 | 13.2 g | 16.7 g | 9.1 g |
| Lasagna with meat, home recipe | 206 | 13.6 g | 13.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Club sandwich or sub, restaurant | 234 | 16 g | 18.4 g | 10.6 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 211 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 253 kcal. 1 miniature (50 g): about 106 kcal. 1 small/regular (105 g): about 222 kcal.
Is taco high in protein?
Taco contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.4 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burritos and tacos, that is among the highest quarter (median 10.9 g).
How many carbs are in taco?
Taco has 15.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 0.34 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco?
Taco contains 9.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taco contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (31% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV), Vitamin B6 (23% DV), phosphorus (19% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco?
100 g contains 378 mg of sodium, 16% 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 2708519. 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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