Calories in Tostada shells, corn
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Tostada shells, corn contains 474 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (12.3 g) provides about 58 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 baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 18% 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 L | 474 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 23.4 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat C | 7 g | 35% |
| Trans fat C | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium M | 657 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 64.4 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber M | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.094 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Calcium M | 76 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 76 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus M | 203 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese M | 0.36 mg | 16% |
| Selenium M | 2.2 µg | 4% |
% 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
- Protein6.2 gbelow the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber5.8 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Fat23.4 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat7 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium657 mgin the top quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8.3 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch M | 55.4 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (27)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 8 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.73 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 7.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.054 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.046 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.021 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.032 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.032 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.7 g |
| Energy L | 1,983 kJ |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco shell, corn | 476 | 6.4 g | 63.5 g | 21.8 g |
| Crackers, rye, sandwich-type with cheese filling | 481 | 9.2 g | 60.8 g | 22.3 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, commercially prepared, regular, higher fat, unenriched | 481 | 5.4 g | 66.8 g | 22.6 g |
| Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling | 497 | 9.8 g | 58.2 g | 25 g |
| Archway Home Style Cookies, Sugar Free Oatmeal | 442 | 5.5 g | 67.2 g | 20.9 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with margarine | 488 | 5.7 g | 58.4 g | 28.3 g |
| Cookies, peanut butter, commercially prepared, soft-type | 457 | 5.3 g | 57.7 g | 24.4 g |
| Crackers, standard snack-type, regular, low salt | 502 | 7.4 g | 61 g | 25.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tostada shells?
100 g of tostada shells has 474 kcal. 1 piece (12.3 g): about 58 kcal. 3 pieces, mean serving weight, aggregated over brands (37 g): about 175 kcal.
How much protein is in tostada shells?
Tostada shells contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.76 g in 1 piece (12.3 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 tostada shells?
Tostada shells has 64.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in tostada shells?
Tostada shells contains 23.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tostada shells contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV), magnesium (18% DV), copper (16% DV) and phosphorus (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tostada shells?
100 g contains 657 mg of sodium, 29% 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 167525. 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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