Taco Shells
Packaged product Other Foods OLD EL PASO
Taco Shells contains 469 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 shells, 32 g (32 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 43% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 293 kcal per 100 g across 475 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 469 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.9 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat L | 9.4 g | 47% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 422 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 59.4 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 6.3 g | 13% |
| Calcium L | 62 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 1.1 mg | 6% |
% 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 52%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein6.3 gbelow the median for other foods (median 7.1 g)
- Fiber3.1 gbelow the median for other foods (median 3.6 g)
- Fat21.9 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 7.4 g)
- Saturated fat9.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium422 mgbelow the median for other foods (median 510 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 9.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 3.1 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 469 kcal | 469 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.4 g | 59.4 g |
| Fat | 21.9 g | 21.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 422 mg | 422 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- OLD EL PASO
- Barcode
- 0046000811918
- Label serving
- 3 SHELLS
- Category
- mexican-dinner-mixes
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tostadas La Campera | 469 | 6.3 g | 59.4 g | 25 g |
| Carlita, Taco Shells CARLITA | 469 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 21.9 g |
| Weis, Mexican Style Taco Shells WEIS | 469 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Valu Time, Taco Shells VALU TIME | 469 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Casa Fiesta, 12 Taco Shells CASA FIESTA | 469 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Springfield, Authentic Taco Shells SPRINGFIELD | 469 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Yellow Corn Taco Shells ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY | 469 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 18.8 g |
| Yellow Corn Taco Shells ESSENTIAL EVERYDAY | 469 | 6.3 g | 65.6 g | 18.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Taco Shells?
100 g of Taco Shells has 469 kcal. Serving, 3 shells, 32 g (32 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in Taco Shells?
Taco Shells contains 6.3 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 3 shells, 32 g (32 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is below the median (median 7.1 g).
How many carbs are in Taco Shells?
Taco Shells has 59.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Taco Shells?
Taco Shells contains 21.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.4 g is saturated (47% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Taco Shells?
100 g contains 422 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated September 22, 2017. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0046000811918. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1631470. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 22, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "TACO SHELLS". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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