Ortega, taco dinner kit
Ortega, taco dinner kit provides 283 kcal per 100 g, with 3.8 g of sugars and 3.8 g of protein. That is 94% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Mexican dinner mixes category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Shells, 1/9 Packet Seasoning, About 1 Tbsp Taco Sauce (53 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 283 kcal | 150 kcal | 302 −6% | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 6 g | 8% | 9.5 +19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 2.9 −67% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.5 g | 22 g | 8% | 48.6 −15% |
| Total sugars | 3.8 g | 2 g | 1.9 +94% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.8 g | 2 g | 7% | 5.5 −31% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.1 −54% |
| Salt | 3.4 g | 1.8 g | 1.4 +137% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1016 Mexican dinner mixes products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other mexican dinner mixes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Shells: whole grain yellow corn, high oleic canola oil, water, corn flour, salt, hydrated lime. taco sauce: tomato puree (water, tomato paste), water, corn syrup, distilled vinegar, salt, modified corn starch, spices, paprika, citric acid, green chili powder, sodium benzoate (to preserve freshness), xanthan gum, onion powder. taco seasoning: yellow corn flour, salt, maltodextrin, paprika, spices, modified corn starch, sugar, garlic powder, citric acid, yeast extract, natural flavor, silicon dioxide.
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Shells, 1/9 Packet Seasoning, About 1 Tbsp Taco Sauce (53 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0039000008181
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ortega, taco dinner kit?
Ortega, taco dinner kit contains 283 kcal per 100 g and about 150 kcal per serving (2 Shells, 1/9 Packet Seasoning, About 1 Tbsp Taco Sauce (53 g)).
How much sugar is in Ortega, taco dinner kit?
Ortega, taco dinner kit has 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Ortega, taco dinner kit healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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