Calories in
taco shells, baked
476 kcal per 100 g Taco shells, baked contains 476 calories per 100 grams, or about 63 calories per medium (approx 5" dia). Per 100 g it provides 6.4 g protein, 63.5 g carbohydrate and 21.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 53% carbohydrate, 5% protein, 41% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 shell | 12.9 g | 61 | 0.8 g | 8.2 g | 2.8 g |
| 1 taco | 12.7 g | 60 | 0.8 g | 8.1 g | 2.8 g |
| 1 medium (approx 5" dia) | 13.3 g | 63 | 0.9 g | 8.4 g | 2.9 g |
| 1 large (6-1/2" dia) | 21.0 g | 100 | 1.3 g | 13.3 g | 4.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per medium (approx 5" dia)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per medium (approx 5" dia) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 476 kcal | 63 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Total fat | 21.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63.5 g | 8.4 g |
| Fibre | 6.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 324.0 mg | 43.1 mg |
| Potassium | 231.0 mg | 30.7 mg |
| Calcium | 100.0 mg | 13.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 0.1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 6.4 g | 0.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172800). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How taco shells, baked compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, taco shells, baked ranks 7 of 129 by calorie density, against a category average of 337 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 41% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one medium (approx 5" dia) (63 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 13 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in taco shells, baked?
Taco shells, baked contains 476 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 63 calories per medium (approx 5" dia). It also provides 6.4 g of protein, 63.5 g of carbohydrate and 21.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of taco shells, baked?
By calories, taco shells, baked is roughly 53% carbohydrate, 5% protein and 41% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a medium (approx 5" dia)?
About 13 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the taco shells, baked I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within baked products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Taco shells, baked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.