Taco shells, baked
FDC 172800shell (13 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 37 · -3 vs Baked goods medianBaked taco shells score 37 of 100, the Low band, ranking 34 of 60 in Baked goods, just below the category median of 40. They stand out for dietary fiber at an excellent 24% DV and magnesium at 20% DV, with protein adding a further 13% DV, all strong for a fried-corn product.
Taco shells are baked or fried corn tortillas folded into a U-shape, filled with meat, beans, or vegetables for a crunchy handheld meal. A single shell weighs about 13 g, and per 100 g they carry 7.1 g of saturated fat, a figure worth noting given how many shells a typical meal uses; breads like Italian or oatmeal loaf score higher in the same category.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 476 kcal | 24% |
| Total fat | 22 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 83 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.92 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.87 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 0.2 g | |
| Protein | 0.83 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.13 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172800Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Ice cream cones, cake or wafer-typeDensity 39 vs 37Bread, ItalianDensity 40 vs 37Bread, oatmealDensity 40 vs 37