Taco shells
Taco shells by Meijer provides 455 kcal per 100 g, with 4.6 g of sugars and 9.1 g of protein. That is 135% 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.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 shells (22 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 455 kcal | 100 kcal | 302 +51% | |
| Total fat | 22.7 g | 5 g | 6% | 9.5 +139% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 0.4 g | 2% | 2.9 −36% |
| Carbohydrates | 54.6 g | 12 g | 4% | 48.6 +12% |
| Total sugars | 4.6 g | 1 g | 1.9 +135% | |
| Dietary fiber | 9.1 g | 2 g | 7% | 5.5 +64% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 2 g | 4% | 8.1 +12% |
| Salt | 3.5 g | 0.8 g | 1.4 +143% |
*% 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 September 2023. 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
Corn masa flour, vegetable oil (canola oil and/or palm 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, salt, enzymes), whey, salt, disodium phosphate, lactic acid], lactic acid, artificial flavor, citric acid, malic acid, spices, extractives of paprika, extractives of turmeric, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, silicon dioxide), powdered cellulose, trace of lime.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 shells (22 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0713733083362
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Taco shells?
Taco shells contains 455 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (2 shells (22 g)).
How much sugar is in Taco shells?
Taco shells has 4.6 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. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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