⏱ 45 min total

Low Carb Taco Bites

Name: Low Carb Taco Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray; 4 oz Ground beef; ¼ tbsp Paprika; ¼ tsp Chili powder; ⅛ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ⅛ tsp Garlic powder; ⅛ tsp Onion powder; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; ¾ cup Tortilla chips; ¼ cup Egg white; ⅛ cup Greek yogurt; ¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese; ⅛ cup Salsa; 1 tbsp Sour cream

Per 1 serving · 303 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

591

30%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
39g
26% of calories
Carbs
20g
13% of calories
Fat
39g
60% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Low Carb Taco Bites (303 g) has 591 calories, with 39 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 39 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories). It is high in protein (78% DV), riboflavin (b2) (58% DV) and niacin (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 28%, 79% and 39% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

195cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.6g

Net carbs

17g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.6g

3.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein78%
Riboflavin (B2)58%
Niacin36%
Vitamin B640%
Vitamin B12126%
Pantothenic acid26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A17%
Vitamin E15%
Choline16%
Potassium15%
Magnesium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium28%
Saturated fat79%
Cholesterol39%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a muffin tin or silicone mold with nonstick spray.
2
Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned, crumbling it with a spatula. Add the paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper towards the end of cooking and stir well. Remove from heat and let cool.
3
Crush the tortilla chips into crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing them.
4
In a large bowl, mix the egg whites, yogurt, half of the salsa, and cheddar cheese. Fold in the cooked beef and tortilla chip crumbs.
5
Spoon the mixture into the muffin mold, about 1/4 cup each.
6
Bake for 22-24 minutes or until the taco bites are cooked through and begin to pull away from the edges of the mold.
7
Serve with remaining salsa and sour cream.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (303 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	155 μg	17%
Vitamin C	1 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	7 μg	6%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	58%
Niacin	6 mg	36%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	40%
Folate (B9)	26 μg	7%
Vitamin B12	3 μg	126%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	26%
Choline	86 mg	16%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	319 mg	32%
Iron	4 mg	46%
Potassium	691 mg	15%
Magnesium	78 mg	19%
Phosphorus	439 mg	63%
Zinc	7 mg	60%
Copper	0.2 mg	24%
Manganese	0.1 mg	4%
Selenium	42 μg	77%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	29 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	680 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	35 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.3 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	1 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	2,044 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	15 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	92 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 591 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

112min
Walking (3.5 mph)
71min
Cycling (moderate)
49min
Running (6 mph)
83min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Low Carb Taco Bites?

One serving of Low Carb Taco Bites (1 serving) has 591 calories, which works out to 195 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Low Carb Taco Bites high in protein?

It provides a solid 39 g of protein per serving (78% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Low Carb Taco Bites keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Low Carb Taco Bites?

634 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Low Carb Taco Bites?

3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (303 g)

Calories591

% Daily Value*

Total fat 39g	50%
Saturated fat 16g	79%
Trans fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 117mg	39%
Sodium 634mg	28%
Total carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary fiber 2.6g	9%
Total sugars 3.2g
Protein 39g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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