Calories in Taco shells, baked, without added salt
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Taco shells, baked, without added salt contains 468 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium, approx 5" dia (13 g) provides about 61 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 42% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 25% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 468 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 22.6 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat I | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 15 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 62.4 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 7.5 g | 27% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 7.2 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.3 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 174 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 160 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium ? | 105 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus ? | 248 mg | 20% |
| Potassium ? | 179 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese ? | 0.44 mg | 19% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 42%
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
- Protein7.2 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber7.5 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Fat22.6 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium15 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 8.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 8.5 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.052 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.27 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.26 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.89 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.15 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.13 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.35 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.29 g |
| Valine ? | 0.37 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.36 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.22 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.54 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.3 g |
| Proline ? | 0.63 g |
| Serine ? | 0.34 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 7.9 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.019 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.99 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 8.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.53 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.078 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.8 g |
| Energy ? | 1,958 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid C | 99 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 µg |
Other forms of Taco shells
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco shells, baked Cooked | 476 | 6.4 g | 63.5 g | 21.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Baked Snack Crackers, Pizza Cooked | 469 | 9.7 g | 65.1 g | 18.9 g |
| Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough, baked Cooked | 471 | 6 g | 65.7 g | 21 g |
| Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Baked Snack Crackers, Parmesan Cooked | 459 | 11.2 g | 64.7 g | 17.3 g |
| Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Baked Snack Crackers, Original Cooked | 467 | 9.4 g | 65.8 g | 18.4 g |
| Taco shell, corn | 476 | 6.4 g | 63.5 g | 21.8 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, refrigerated dough, baked Cooked | 492 | 4.9 g | 68.2 g | 22.6 g |
| Tostada shells, corn | 474 | 6.2 g | 64.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked Cooked | 508 | 6.5 g | 56.2 g | 28.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked taco shells?
100 g of cooked taco shells has 468 kcal. 1 medium, approx 5" dia (13 g): about 61 kcal. 1 miniature, 3" dia (5 g): about 23 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 133 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked taco shells?
Cooked taco shells contains 7.2 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.94 g in 1 medium, approx 5" dia (13 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is above the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in cooked taco shells?
Cooked taco shells has 62.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.5 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked taco shells?
Cooked taco shells contains 22.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked taco shells contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (44% DV), magnesium (25% DV), phosphorus (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV) and manganese (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked taco shells?
100 g contains 15 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 175067. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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