Taco Shells
Taco Shells by Kroger is listed in the Mexican dinner mixes category. That is 967% 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 comes in a 22 g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 22g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 8.3 g | 1.8 g | 9% | 2.9 +189% |
| Total sugars | 20.7 g | 4.6 g | 1.9 +967% | |
| Dietary fiber | 41.4 g | 9.1 g | 33% | 5.5 +647% |
| Protein | 41.3 g | 9.1 g | 18% | 8.1 +409% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1.4 −99% |
*% 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.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Very low sodium
- 8 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 41.4 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other mexican dinner mixes
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
CORN MASA FLOUR, CANOLA OIL, SPICE BLEND (BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES [ONION, GARLIC, TOMATO, PARSLEY], SALT, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE [{PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SLAT, ENZYMES}, WHEY, S
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 22 g
- Serving size
- 22g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0011110849090
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How much sugar is in Taco Shells?
Taco Shells has 20.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Taco Shells 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.
Is Taco Shells vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Taco Shells contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 21, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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