Taco shells
Taco shells provides 464 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 84% 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. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 shells (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 464 kcal | 130 kcal | 302 +54% | |
| Total fat | 21.4 g | 6 g | 8% | 9.5 +125% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.9 +25% |
| Carbohydrates | 60.7 g | 17 g | 6% | 48.6 +25% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 g | 1.9 +84% | |
| Dietary fiber | 7.1 g | 2 g | 7% | 5.5 +28% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.1 −12% |
| Salt | 3.7 g | 1 g | 1.4 +152% |
*% 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 July 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
Ground yellow corn treated with lime, water, vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: soybean oil, corn oil) with tbhq and citric acid, nacho cheese seasoning (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey, salt, buttermilk solids, natural and artificial flavors, modified corn starch, spice, jalapeno pepper, lactic acid, onion powder, dextrose, anticaking agents [silicon dioxide, calcium silicate]), contains 2% or less of the following: salt, artificial colors (polysorbate 80, turmeric oleoresin, propylene glycol, purified water, fd&c red #40, phosphoric acid, sodium benzoate).
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 shells (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0031400053631
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Taco shells?
Taco shells contains 464 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (2 shells (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Taco shells?
Taco shells has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low 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, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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