Calories in Taco shell, corn
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Taco shell, corn contains 476 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (28 g) provides about 133 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 20% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 19% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 476 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 21.8 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63.5 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber C | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars C | 1.5 g | |
| Protein C | 6.4 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.6 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 85 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 29.9 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 83 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus C | 233 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 231 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 4.8 µg | 9% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- 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
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.5 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 | 5.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.057 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.053 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.76 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 3 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 106 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 13 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 24 µg |
| Folate, food C | 46 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Taco shell
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco shell, flour | 511 | 8.8 g | 53.2 g | 29.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tostada shells, corn | 474 | 6.2 g | 64.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Crackers, rye, sandwich-type with cheese filling | 481 | 9.2 g | 60.8 g | 22.3 g |
| Croutons, seasoned | 465 | 10.8 g | 63.5 g | 18.3 g |
| Croutons | 465 | 10.8 g | 63.5 g | 18.3 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, higher fat, unenriched | 481 | 5.4 g | 66.8 g | 22.6 g |
| Crunchmaster, Multi-Grain Crisps, Snack Crackers, Gluten-Free | 456 | 10.9 g | 67.2 g | 15.9 g |
| Crackers, cheese, whole grain | 412 | 9.6 g | 57.3 g | 16 g |
| Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling | 497 | 9.8 g | 58.2 g | 25 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taco shell?
100 g of taco shell has 476 kcal. 1 medium (28 g): about 133 kcal. 1 miniature (7 g): about 33 kcal. 1 small (18 g): about 86 kcal.
How much protein is in taco shell?
Taco shell contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in 1 medium (28 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in taco shell?
Taco shell has 63.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco shell?
Taco shell contains 21.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does taco shell contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (21% DV), magnesium (20% DV), phosphorus (19% DV), Thiamin (B1) (18% DV) and zinc (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in taco shell?
100 g contains 324 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 2707826. 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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