Potato Tacos⏱ 55 min total

Potato Tacos

Per 1 serving · 247 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
355
18%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    11g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    56g
    62% of calories
  • Fat
    10g
    26% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Potato Tacos (247 g) has 355 calories, with 11 g of protein, 56 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (62% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), Vitamin C (36% DV) and Vitamin K (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
144cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3g
Net carbs
51g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5g
4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein21%
  • Vitamin C36%
  • Vitamin K24%
  • Thiamine29%
  • Niacin21%
  • Vitamin B636%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber18%
  • Riboflavin (B2)11%
  • Pantothenic acid16%
  • Calcium19%
  • Potassium17%
  • Magnesium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 45 min
  1. 1

    Peel and chop the potatoes. Chop the scallions and shred the cheddar cheese.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour in the milk and mash until smooth. Stir in the scallions and cheese; mix well.

  4. 4

    Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture into the center of each tortilla and fold in half; secure with a toothpick.

  5. 5

    In a large skillet, add enough oil to reach 1 inch in depth and heat over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas until crispy. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (247 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A48 μg
5%
Vitamin C32 mg
36%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K29 μg
24%
Thiamine0.3 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
11%
Niacin3 mg
21%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
36%
Folate (B9)91 μg
23%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
6%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline26 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium192 mg
19%
Iron3 mg
37%
Potassium782 mg
17%
Magnesium52 mg
12%
Phosphorus288 mg
41%
Zinc1 mg
12%
Copper0.2 mg
27%
Manganese0.5 mg
22%
Selenium17 μg
30%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0.4 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene64 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride26 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0.5 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine0.5 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol42 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch45 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 355 calories

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

  • 67min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 43min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 30min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 50min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Potato Tacos?

One serving of Potato Tacos (1 serving) has 355 calories, which works out to 144 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Potato Tacos high in protein?

It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (21% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% 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 Potato Tacos keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 51 g of net carbs and 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Potato Tacos?

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

How much sugar is in Potato Tacos?

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

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