Calories in Taco, flour tortilla, beef, cheese
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Taco, flour tortilla, beef, cheese contains 257 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 308 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 26% 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 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 38% of the Daily Value for selenium and 30% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.3 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 5 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol C | 47 mg | 16% |
| Sodium C | 444 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 61 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 53% |
| Choline C | 44.6 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 97 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 197 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 199 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 20.9 µg | 38% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- 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
- Protein16.7 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars1.5 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 1.6 g)
- Fat12.3 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat5 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium444 mgabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.4 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 | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1 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 | 0.035 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.052 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.37 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 30 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club sandwich or sub, restaurant | 234 | 16 g | 18.4 g | 10.6 g |
| Cheese steak sandwich or sub on white | 270 | 18.4 g | 21.5 g | 12 g |
| Club sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 239 | 16.6 g | 19.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles | 250 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
| CHICK-FIL-A, chicken sandwich | 249 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Fish wrap sandwich | 262 | 14.7 g | 22.6 g | 12.4 g |
| Club sandwich on white, with cheese | 241 | 15.8 g | 20.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Chiliburger, with or without cheese, on bun | 232 | 14.8 g | 17.7 g | 11 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 257 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 308 kcal. 1 miniature (50 g): about 129 kcal. 1 small/regular (105 g): about 270 kcal.
Is taco high in protein?
Taco contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 26% 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 18.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco?
Taco contains 12.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taco contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (53% DV), selenium (38% DV), zinc (30% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco?
100 g contains 444 mg of sodium, 19% 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 2708522. 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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