Calories in Taco, meat, no cheese
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Taco, meat, no cheese contains 243 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 292 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 25% 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, 32% of the Daily Value for zinc and 26% 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 | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.2 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 359 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.9 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 0.31 g | |
| Protein C | 15.2 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.94 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.8 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.062 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 53% |
| Choline C | 47.5 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 214 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 220 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.6 mg | 32% |
| Copper C | 0.097 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 14.2 µg | 26% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein15.2 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Fiber2.2 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0.31 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 1.6 g)
- Fat13.2 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium359 mgin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 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 | 2.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.24 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 54.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican pizza | 249 | 15.5 g | 15.3 g | 13.9 g |
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, with cheese | 221 | 14.9 g | 14.2 g | 11.6 g |
| Egg sandwich on English muffin, with bacon | 255 | 14.1 g | 18.6 g | 13.7 g |
| School Lunch, chicken patty, whole grain breaded | 246 | 17.6 g | 12.5 g | 13.9 g |
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC DOUBLE, with cheese | 241 | 16.5 g | 11.7 g | 14.2 g |
| Chiliburger, with or without cheese, on bun | 232 | 14.8 g | 17.7 g | 11 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, reduced fat, on wheat bread | 233 | 12.9 g | 19 g | 11.6 g |
| Chicken salad sandwich on wheat | 245 | 13.1 g | 17.1 g | 13.8 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 243 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 292 kcal. 1 miniature (50 g): about 122 kcal. 1 large (150 g): about 365 kcal.
Is taco high in protein?
Taco contains 15.2 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.2 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 25% 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 15.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 0.31 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco?
Taco contains 13.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% 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), zinc (32% DV), selenium (26% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco?
100 g contains 359 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 2708530. 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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