Taco nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Taco
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 226 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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39 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 4 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for beef tacos is 24 | 24 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 16 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 each taco (69 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 4.5 (acidic) |
Taco calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of taco | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 226 | |
| Calories in 1 each taco | 156 | 69 g |
| Calories for different varieties of taco | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell (this food) | 226 | 100 g |
| Fast foods, vanilla, light, soft-serve ice cream, with cone | 163 | 100 g |
| Fast foods, taco with chicken, lettuce and cheese, soft | 189 | 100 g |
| Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft | 206 | 100 g |
Taco Glycemic index (GI)
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Taco Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
60µg of 900µg
6.7%
Vitamin E:
1.8mg of 15mg
12%
Vitamin D:
0.3µg of 20µg
1.5%
Vitamin C:
1.2mg of 90mg
1.3%
Vitamin B1:
0.15mg of 1mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
5mg of 16mg
31%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.27mg of 1mg
21%
Folate:
57µg of 400µg
14%
Vitamin B12:
2.8µg of 2µg
116%
Choline:
96mg of 550mg
17%
Vitamin K:
46µg of 120µg
38%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 18%
8.9 g of 50 g
8.9 g (18% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 20%
12.7 g of 65 g
12.7 g (20% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
19.9 g of 300 g
19.9 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
57 g of 2,000 g
57 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.6 g
1.6 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
4.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
15 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Taco
Sugar:
0.9 g
Fiber:
3.9 g
Other:
15 g
All nutrients for Taco per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | 43% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% | 42% |
4.8 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 8.9g | 21% | 47% |
3.1 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 13g | 20% | 27% |
2.6 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | 48% |
132.5 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 16g | N/A | 36% |
3.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 20g | 7% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% | 41% |
13.3 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | 60% |
22 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | 30% |
4.4 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 89mg | 9% | 24% |
1.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 209mg | 6% | 57% |
1.4 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 15% | 55% |
2.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | 67% |
10 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% | 22% |
1.6 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 65% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 1.8mg | 16% | 42% |
3.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 15g | 6% | 93% |
Equal to Potato
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 25% | 45% |
Equal to Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 397mg | 17% | 26% |
1.2 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | 54% |
2.4 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | 48% | |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | 61% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 72% |
5.3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 78% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.7mg | 10% | 61% |
5.8 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | 67% |
1.3 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 39% | 42% |
1.3 times more than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 15µg | 13% | 48% |
6.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 19µg | 5% | 49% |
3.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans fat | 0.47g | N/A | 49% |
31.9 times less than Margarine
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| Choline | 32mg | 6% | 70% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.4g | 22% | 28% |
1.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 4.4g | N/A | 35% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3g | N/A | 24% |
15.5 times less than Walnut
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | 90% |
19.7 times less than Apple
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | 42% |
138 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.17g | N/A | 83% |
55.1 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | 48% |
28.3 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 93% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 90% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 91% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 83% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.7g | N/A | 83% |
4.5 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
20%
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat 4.4g
0
Trans Fat
0g
9.3%
Cholesterol 28mg
17%
Sodium 397mg
6.6%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3.9g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
8.9g
Vitamin D
4mcg
0.5%
Calcium
89mg
8.9%
Iron
1.2mg
15%
Potassium
209mg
6.1%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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