Taco shells nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Taco shells, baked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Taco shells
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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69 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 5 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 476 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 57 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 shell (12.9 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. | 3.5 (acidic) |
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 92% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 87% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 85% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 85% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 85% of foods
Taco shells calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 476 | |
| Calories in 1 shell | 61 | 12.9 g |
| Calories in 1 taco | 60 | 12.7 g |
| Calories in 1 oz | 135 | 28.35 g |
Taco shells Glycemic index (GI)
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Taco shells Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
51IU of 5,000IU
1%
Vitamin E :
2.1mg of 15mg
14%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.65mg of 1mg
54%
Vitamin B2:
0.24mg of 1mg
18%
Vitamin B3:
5.6mg of 16mg
35%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.61mg of 1mg
47%
Folate:
207µg of 400µg
52%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
90mg of 550mg
16%
Vitamin K:
26µg of 120µg
22%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 13%
6.4 g of 50 g
6.4 g (13% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 34%
21.8 g of 65 g
21.8 g (34% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 21%
63.5 g of 300 g
63.5 g (21% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
6.4 g of 2,000 g
6.4 g (0% of DV )
Other:
1.9 g
1.9 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
120mg of 280mg
43%
Threonine:
681mg of 1,050mg
65%
Isoleucine:
660mg of 1,400mg
47%
Leucine:
2511mg of 2,730mg
92%
Lysine:
591mg of 2,100mg
28%
Methionine:
540mg of 1,050mg
51%
Phenylalanine:
870mg of 1,750mg
50%
Valine:
861mg of 1,820mg
47%
Histidine:
501mg of 700mg
72%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
7.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.5 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
55 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Fiber content ratio for Taco shells
Sugar:
1.5 g
Fiber:
6.7 g
Other:
55 g
All nutrients for Taco shells per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% | 8% |
10.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 6.4g | 15% | 56% |
2.3 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 22g | 34% | 13% |
1.5 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 57g | N/A | 15% |
Equal to Chocolate
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| Carbs | 63g | 21% | 15% |
2.3 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 20% | 16% |
1.7 times less than Almond
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| Calcium | 100mg | 10% | 22% |
1.3 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 231mg | 7% | 52% |
1.6 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.6mg | 21% | 45% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | 63% |
6 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | 15% |
2.8 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 13% | 47% |
1.3 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 1.6mg | 15% | 44% |
3.9 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 55g | 23% | 88% |
3.6 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 33% | 26% |
1.3 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 324mg | 14% | 33% |
1.5 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% | 60% |
982.7 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | 52% |
2.1 times less than Kiwifruit
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9% | 68% | |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | 36% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 18% | 33% |
1.2 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 6% | 73% |
1.6 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 12% | 59% |
5.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 16% | 48% |
1.7 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | 51% |
11.8 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 69µg | 17% | 30% |
1.1 times more than Brussels sprout
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| Trans Fat | 0.17g | N/A | 58% |
86.6 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated Fat | 7.1g | 36% | 18% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 30mg | 5% | 70% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.9g | N/A | 23% |
1.4 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.5g | N/A | 17% |
8.6 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | 88% |
7.6 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0% | 82% |
3.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | 84% |
4.2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.84mg | 0% | 76% |
2.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.2mg | 0% | 86% |
2.3 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | 77% |
1.9 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | 82% |
2.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.29mg | 0% | 83% |
7.1 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | 81% |
4.5 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | 92% |
59 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | 81% |
33.9 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 84% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 82% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.1g | N/A | 82% |
2.4 times less than Almond
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 476
% Daily Value*
34%
Total Fat
22g
32%
Saturated Fat 7.1g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
14%
Sodium 324mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
63g
27%
Dietary Fiber
6.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
6.4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
100mg
10%
Iron
1.6mg
21%
Potassium
231mg
6.8%
*
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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