Grains And Cereals • Deep Nutrition Analytics
Taco shells, baked, without added salt
Delivering 468 kcal per 100 grams, Taco shells, baked, without added salt functions as a grains and cereals with carbohydrates (62.4g) driving its core energy contribution. It serves as a rich source of Magnesium, offering 25% of your recommended daily allowance (105 mg). Despite a higher energy concentration (4.7 kcal/g), it delivers substantial micronutrient density to support nutrient-dense meal planning.
- Protein
- 7.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 62.4 g
- Fat
- 22.6 g
- Fiber
- 7.5 g
Carbohydrate Quality & Sustained Energy
Taco shells, baked, without added salt delivers 62.4g of carbohydrates balanced with 7.5g of fiber, yielding 54.9g of net carbs per 100g. This macro structure supports glycogen replenishment and stable digestive transit.
Complete Nutrition Profile (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1960 kJ |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 62.4 g |
| Energy | 468 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g |
Micronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Magnesium | 105 mg |
| Phosphorus | 248 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 mg |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 160 mg |
| Potassium, K | 179 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.4 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 105 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 248 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 15 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.4 mg |
Other nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Folate, DFE | 174 µg |
| Folate, total | 105 µg |
| Folic acid | 99 µg |
| Water | 6 g |
| Niacin | 1.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g |
| Leucine | 0.9 g |
| Lysine | 0.2 g |
| Cystine | 0.1 g |
| Valine | 0.4 g |
| Arginine | 0.4 g |
| Histidine | 0.2 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 g |
| Serine | 0.3 g |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Ash | 1.8 g |
| Folate, food | 6 µg |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g |
| Threonine | 0.3 g |
| Methionine | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g |
| Alanine | 0.5 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.4 g |
| Glycine | 0.3 g |
| Proline | 0.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 7.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.5 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.9 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.5 g |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.2 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.1 g |
Nutritional Highlights & Outliers
Magnesium Support
Offers 105 mg of magnesium, an enzymatic cofactor involved in over 300 biochemical reactions including ATP energy synthesis.
High-Fiber, Low-Sugar
Helps maintain steady blood glucose responses while promoting gastrointestinal motility and gut microbiome diversity.
Serving calculator
Common serving sizes
- oz28 g
- miniature (3" dia)5 g
- medium (approx 5" dia)13 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Taco shells, baked, without added salt?
A standard 100-gram serving of Taco shells, baked, without added salt contains 468 calories (1958 kJ), alongside 7.2g of protein, 62.4g of carbohydrates, and 22.6g of fat.
In common serving sizes:- 28g (oz): ~133 kcal
- 5g (miniature (3" dia)): ~23 kcal
- 13g (medium (approx 5" dia)): ~61 kcal
Is Taco shells, baked, without added salt suitable for a keto or low-carb diet?
No, it is generally not ideal for strict keto. With 54.9g of net carbs per 100g (62.4g total carbs minus 7.5g fiber), consuming Taco shells, baked, without added salt will quickly use up a substantial portion of your daily keto carbohydrate allowance.
What are the main vitamins and minerals found in Taco shells, baked, without added salt?
According to MicroNutritious deep analytics of USDA laboratory data, the most significant micronutrients in a 100g serving of Taco shells, baked, without added salt are:
- Magnesium: 105 mg (25% of your daily value)
- Phosphorus: 248 mg (20% of your daily value)
- Manganese: 0.435 mg (19% of your daily value)
Values are standardized against FDA Daily Values for a 2,000 calorie diet.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 175067).