
Taco shells (baked) nutrition facts
Per 1 medium taco shells · 13 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.8g5% of calories
- Carbs8.1g53% of calories
- Fat2.8g41% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Taco shells (baked) (1 medium taco shells, 13 g) has 61 calories, with 0.8 g of protein, 8.1 g of carbohydrates and 2.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 medium taco shells (13 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 29 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 40 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.4 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Starch | 7 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 61 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 11minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 7minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 9minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Taco shells (baked)?
One serving of Taco shells (baked) (1 medium taco shells) has 61 calories, which works out to 476 calories per 100 g. That is about 3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Taco shells (baked) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Taco shells (baked) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 53% 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 shells (baked)?
41 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Taco shells (baked)?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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