Calories in Taco, flour tortilla, beef, with beans, cheese
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Taco, flour tortilla, beef, with beans, cheese contains 221 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 265 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from fat and 22% from protein (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, 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 19% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 221 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.9 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol C | 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 466 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.7 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 11.8 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.9 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.1 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 67 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.67 µg | 28% |
| Choline C | 30.6 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 174 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 217 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0.097 mg | 11% |
| 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein11.8 gabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Sugars1.6 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 1.6 g)
- Fat8.9 gabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium466 mgin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 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 | 0.034 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.048 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 54.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 30 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito, NFS | 219 | 11.1 g | 23.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Burrito, beef, with beans, cheese | 219 | 11.1 g | 23.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Burrito, pork, with beans, cheese | 220 | 10.8 g | 23.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Egg sandwich on wheat bread | 226 | 11.5 g | 24.1 g | 9.3 g |
| Pupusa, meat | 232 | 11.5 g | 23 g | 10.4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) | 232 | 11.5 g | 23 g | 10.4 g |
| Pizza with extra meat and extra vegetables, thin crust | 222 | 11.4 g | 23.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bun | 237 | 12.7 g | 22.9 g | 10.5 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 221 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 265 kcal. 1 miniature (50 g): about 111 kcal. 1 small/regular (105 g): about 232 kcal.
Is taco high in protein?
Taco contains 11.8 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.2 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 22% 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 22.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco?
Taco contains 8.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% 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), Vitamin B12 (28% DV), Niacin (B3) (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV) and zinc (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco?
100 g contains 466 mg of sodium, 20% 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 2708523. 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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