Calories in Taco shells, baked
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Taco shells, baked contains 476 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium, approx 5" dia (13.3 g) provides about 63 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat and 5% 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 24% of the Daily Value for manganese, 21% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 20% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 476 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 21.8 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Trans fat C | 0.17 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63.5 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars M | 1.5 g | |
| Protein M | 6.4 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 8.6 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 85 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 29.9 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 83 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus M | 233 mg | 19% |
| Potassium M | 231 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.56 mg | 24% |
| Selenium M | 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
- Protein6.4 gbelow the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber6.7 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars1.5 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat21.8 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium324 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- 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 |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 54.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1 g |
| Glucose M | 0.1 g |
| Fructose M | 0.1 g |
| Lactose M | 0.1 g |
| Maltose M | 0.1 g |
| Galactose M | 0.1 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.04 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.23 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.22 g |
| Leucine M | 0.84 g |
| Lysine M | 0.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.18 g |
| Cystine M | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.29 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.22 g |
| Valine M | 0.29 g |
| Arginine M | 0.29 g |
| Histidine M | 0.17 g |
| Alanine M | 0.46 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.54 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.25 g |
| Proline M | 0.77 g |
| Serine M | 0.37 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.27 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.057 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.053 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.34 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.25 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.76 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.067 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.019 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.095 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.076 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 6.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 5.1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.096 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 3 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 106 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 3 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 13 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.9 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,991 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 17 IU |
| Folic acid M | 24 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 46 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 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, without added salt Cooked | 468 | 7.2 g | 62.4 g | 22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough, baked Cooked | 471 | 6 g | 65.7 g | 21 g |
| Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Baked Snack Crackers, Pizza Cooked | 469 | 9.7 g | 65.1 g | 18.9 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 |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, refrigerated dough, baked Cooked | 492 | 4.9 g | 68.2 g | 22.6 g |
| Taco shell, corn | 476 | 6.4 g | 63.5 g | 21.8 g |
| Pie crust, standard-type, frozen, ready-to-bake, enriched, baked Cooked | 508 | 6.5 g | 56.2 g | 28.6 g |
| Tostada shells, corn | 474 | 6.2 g | 64.4 g | 23.4 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 476 kcal. 1 medium, approx 5" dia (13.3 g): about 63 kcal. 1 miniature, 3" dia (5 g): about 24 kcal. 1 taco (12.7 g): about 60 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked taco shells?
Cooked taco shells contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.85 g in 1 medium, approx 5" dia (13.3 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is below the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in cooked taco shells?
Cooked taco shells 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 cooked taco shells?
Cooked taco shells 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 cooked taco shells contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (24% DV), Folate (B9) (21% DV), magnesium (20% DV), phosphorus (19% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked taco shells?
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: 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 172800. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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