Taco shells, baked: Calories, Macros, 22 Vitamins & 11 Minerals (USDA Per 100g)
Crispy, U-shaped corn tortillas, baked to a golden perfection, providing the perfect crunchy vessel for your favorite taco fillings.
Per 100g reference serving, Taco shells, baked provides 476 kcal of energy, 6.41g protein (5% of calories), 63.5g total carbohydrates (53% of calories, including 6.7g dietary fiber and 1.5g sugars), and 21.8g total fat (42% of calories).
Vitamins Profile in Taco shells, baked (Per 100g)
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| Vitamin / Bioactive | Amount per 100g | % Daily Value (FDA DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1 µg | 0.1% DV |
| Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol) | 0.69 mg | 4.6% DV |
| Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) | 8.6 µg | 7.2% DV |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.216 mg | 18% DV |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.08 mg | 6.2% DV |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.87 mg | 11.7% DV |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.203 mg | 11.9% DV |
| Total Folate (Vitamin B9) | 69 µg | 17.2% DV |
| Folate (Dietary Folate Equivalents) | 85 µg | 21.2% DV |
| Natural Food Folate | 46 µg | 11.5% DV |
| Choline | 29.9 mg | 5.4% DV |
| Betaine (Trimethylglycine) | 0.4 mg | 0.2% DV |
| Beta-Carotene | 3 µg | 0.1% DV |
| Alpha-Carotene | 3 µg | 0.2% DV |
| Beta-Cryptoxanthin | 13 µg | 2.2% DV |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 106 µg | 1.1% DV |
| Lycopene | 3 µg | 0% DV |
Minerals & Electrolytes in Taco shells, baked (Per 100g)
Electrolyte ratios (potassium-to-sodium, calcium-to-magnesium) and trace minerals (iron, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese) determine cellular hydration, oxygen transport, and thyroid function.
| Mineral / Electrolyte | Amount per 100g | % Daily Value (FDA DV) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 1.64 mg | 9.1% DV |
| Calcium (Ca) | 100 mg | 7.7% DV |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 83 mg | 19.8% DV |
| Potassium (K) | 231 mg | 4.9% DV |
| Zinc (Zn) | 1.61 mg | 14.6% DV |
| Selenium (Se) | 4.8 µg | 8.7% DV |
| Phosphorus (P) | 233 mg | 18.6% DV |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.113 mg | 12.6% DV |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.56 mg | 24.3% DV |
| Sodium (Na) | 324 mg | 14.1% DV |
Fatty Acids, Omega-3s & Sterols (Per 100g)
| Lipid / Fatty Acid | Amount per 100g | % Reference Target |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) | 0.284 g | 17.7% DV |
| Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 PUFA) | 5.18 g | 37% DV |
| Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA) | 6.93 g | 23.1% DV |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) | 5.5 g | 27.5% DV |
| Saturated Fat (SFA) | 7.11 g | 35.5% DV |
Essential Amino Acids & BCAAs (Per 100g)
| Amino Acid | Amount per 100g | % Daily Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Leucine (BCAA) | 0.837 g | 27.9% DV |
| Isoleucine (BCAA) | 0.22 g | 14.7% DV |
| Valine (BCAA) | 0.287 g | 15.9% DV |
| Lysine | 0.197 g | 9.4% DV |
| Methionine | 0.18 g | 18% DV |
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g | 10% DV |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29 g | 19.3% DV |
| Threonine | 0.227 g | 20.6% DV |
| Histidine | 0.167 g | 20.9% DV |
| Glycine | 0.25 g | 8.3% DV |
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Frequently Asked Questions
100 grams of Taco shells, baked contains 476 calories (kcal), 6.41g of protein, 63.5g of carbohydrates (6.7g fiber, 1.5g total sugars), and 21.8g of total fat according to the USDA Standard Reference dataset in Wise Eating.
Taco shells, baked has an estimated food pH of 5.7 and a Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL) score of 3.45 mEq/100g, classifying it as Acid-Forming (Positive PRAL).
Allergen tags for Taco shells, baked: None of the Top 9 major allergens. In Wise Eating's WHO-aligned pediatric feeding database, the minimum age guideline is 24+ months with age-appropriate preparation.
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