Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce) nutrition facts
Per 1 small taco · 171 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g16% of calories
- Carbs34g35% of calories
- Fat22g50% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce) (1 small taco, 171 g) has 387 calories, with 15 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and Vitamin K (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 30% and 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein30%
- Dietary fiber24%
- Vitamin K22%
- Vitamin B1266%
- Iron25%
- Phosphorus43%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin18%
- Vitamin B612%
- Choline10%
- Calcium15%
- Magnesium13%
- Copper15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium30%
- Saturated fat37%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 small taco (171 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 34 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 26 μg | 22% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 32 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 66% |
| Choline | 55 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 152 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 304 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 29% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 79 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 27 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 25 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 5 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Menu Del Sol Beef Taquitos257
- Jose Ole Taquitos, Beef, Double Stuffed256
- Hill Country Fare Taquitos, Beef247
- Brew Pub Pizza Pizza, Taco Grande244
- Trader Joe's Mini Beef Tacos241
- Delimex Taquitos, Beef, Mexican Street Style239
- Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce)226
Similar foods
190 calTrader Joe's Mini Beef Tacos4 mini tacos−196 cal
200 calJose Ole Taquitos, Beef, Double Stuffed2 taquitos−186 cal
210 calHill Country Fare Taquitos, Beef3 taquitos−176 cal
340 calDelimex Taquitos, Beef, Mexican Street Style5 taquitos−46 cal
330 calBrew Pub Pizza Pizza, Taco Grande³⁄₁₆ pizza−56 cal
360 calMenu Del Sol Beef Taquitos5 taquitos−26 cal
Burning 387 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 73minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 46minCycling (moderate)
- 32minRunning (6 mph)
- 54minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce)?
One serving of Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce) (1 small taco) has 387 calories, which works out to 226 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce) high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (30% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% 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.
Is Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce)?
679 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Taco (fast food, hard shell, with beef, cheese, lettuce)?
1.5 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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