Mission, taco kit

by Mission in Mexican dinner mixes Barcode 0073731085004
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Mission, taco kit by Mission provides 275 kcal per 100 g, with 1.5 g of sugars and 4.4 g of protein. That is 25% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Mexican dinner mixes category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
10.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.2 g · Moderate
Sugars
1.5 g · Low
Salt
3.2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 taco shells, 1/4 sauce + seasoning (69 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 275 kcal 190 kcal 302 −9%
Total fat 10.1 g 7 g 9% 9.5 +7%
Saturated fat 2.2 g 1.5 g 8% 2.9 −24%
Carbohydrates 37.7 g 26 g 9% 48.6 −23%
Total sugars 1.5 g 1 g 1.9 −25%
Dietary fiber 4.3 g 3 g 11% 5.5 −22%
Protein 4.4 g 3 g 6% 8.1 −46%
Salt 3.2 g 2.2 g 1.4 +118%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1017 Mexican dinner mixes products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other mexican dinner mixes

Calories lower 39%
Sugars higher 48%
Salt higher 3%
Saturated fat lower 49%
Protein top 87%
Fiber top 44%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Taco shells: ground corn treated with lime (corn masa flour, lime, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin), water, vegetable oils (contains one or more of the following: cottonseed oil, corn oil, palm oil, sunflower oil). taco seasoning: maltodextrin, spice and coloring, salt, enriched degerminated corn flour (niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid), food starch-modified, onion, contains less than 2%: natural flavors, dextrose, yeast extract, gum arabic, disodium inosinate. taco sauce: water, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, distilled vinegar, jalapenos, salt, garlic, spices, dehydrated onion, food starch-modified, maltose, garlic powder, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives), oleoresin paprika.

Contains palm oil

Additives 5

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3 taco shells, 1/4 sauce + seasoning (69 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0073731085004

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mission, taco kit?

Mission, taco kit contains 275 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (3 taco shells, 1/4 sauce + seasoning (69 g)).

How much sugar is in Mission, taco kit?

Mission, taco kit has 1.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Mission, taco kit healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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