Grain
Taco shells (baked) Nutrition Facts
USDA description: Taco shells, baked
Per 100 g, Taco shells (baked) provides 476 calories. A typical portion, 1 large (21 g), has 100 calories, 1.3 g protein, 13 g carbs and 4.6 g fat.
- calories
- 476
- protein
- 6.4 g
- carbs
- 63 g
- fat
- 22 g
Per 100 g.
Calories and macros per serving
Serving weights are USDA's own for this record; each value is the per-100 g amount scaled to that weight. % = share of the FDA Daily Value.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 47624% | 6.4 g13% | 63 g23% | 22 g28% | 6.7 g24% | 1.5 g |
| 1 shell13 g | 613% | 0.8 g2% | 8.2 g3% | 2.8 g4% | 0.9 g3% | 0.2 g |
| 1 taco13 g | 603% | 0.8 g2% | 8.1 g3% | 2.8 g4% | 0.9 g3% | 0.2 g |
| 1 mediumapprox 5" dia · 13 g | 633% | 0.9 g2% | 8.4 g3% | 2.9 g4% | 0.9 g3% | 0.2 g |
| 1 large6-1/2" dia · 21 g | 1005% | 1.3 g3% | 13 g5% | 4.6 g6% | 1.4 g5% | 0.3 g |
| 1 miniature3" dia · 5 g | 241% | 0.3 g1% | 3.2 g1% | 1.1 g1% | 0.3 g1% | 0.1 g |
| 1 oz28 g | 1357% | 1.8 g4% | 18 g7% | 6.2 g8% | 1.9 g7% | 0.4 g |
Calories in kcal. n/r = not reported for this food.
How Taco shells ranks among grains
Rank 1 = the most of that nutrient among the grains on CalorieExplorer. Per 200 kcal shows nutrient density: how much you get for the same calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 200 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.4 g#45 of 59 grains | 2.7 g#59 of 59 grains |
| Fiber | 6.7 g#13 of 49 grains | 2.8 g#27 of 49 grains |
| Potassium | 231 mg#17 of 59 grains | 97 mg#34 of 59 grains |
| Calcium | 100 mg#7 of 59 grains | 42 mg#12 of 59 grains |
| Iron | 1.6 mg#43 of 59 grains | 0.69 mg#54 of 59 grains |
| Magnesium | 83 mg#14 of 59 grains | 35 mg#27 of 59 grains |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg#20 of 56 grains | 0.42 µg#24 of 56 grains |
Macronutrient Breakdown
Compared with the median of grains
Per 100 g; median of the 58 grains with a value.
- Calories
- Taco shells: 476 kcalmedian: 290 kcal
- Protein
- Taco shells: 6.4 gmedian: 9.8 g
- Carbs
- Taco shells: 63 gmedian: 54 g
- Fat
- Taco shells: 22 gmedian: 2.1 g
- Fiber
- Taco shells: 6.7 gmedian: 3.7 g
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV | Per 1 large (21 g) | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 36% | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | no DV | 0 g | no DV |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% | 68 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | 49 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1 µg | <1% | 0.21 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69 mg | 5% | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6 µg | 7% | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.22 mg | 18% | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.9 mg | 12% | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Folate (approx.) | 69 µg | 17% | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 233 mg | 19% | 49 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 83 mg | 20% | 17 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | 15% | 0.34 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.8 µg | 9% | 1 µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 13% | 0.02 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.56 mg | 24% | 0.12 mg | 5% |
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, FDC ID 172800 (SR Legacy, April 2018 final release). Values per 100 g as published in that record, imported 2026-03-13; serving weights from the same record, retrieved 2026-10-13.
% Daily Value: FDA Daily Values (2016 Nutrition Facts label rule, 21 CFR 101.9), adults and children 4+. Ranks compare the foods of the same category on this site. How we calculate.
Last updated . Values are averages for the food as described; brands, varieties and cooking change them. Not medical advice.