Calories in
tostada shells, corn
474 kcal per 100 g Tostada shells, corn contains 474 calories per 100 grams, or about 58 calories per piece. Per 100 g it provides 6.2 g protein, 64.4 g carbohydrate and 23.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 52% carbohydrate, 5% protein, 43% 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 piece | 12.3 g | 58 | 0.8 g | 7.9 g | 2.9 g |
| 3 pieces (mean serving weight, aggregated over brands) | 37.0 g | 175 | 2.3 g | 23.8 g | 8.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per piece
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per piece |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 474 kcal | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Total fat | 23.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.0 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Fibre | 5.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 657.0 mg | 80.8 mg |
| Potassium | 237.0 mg | 29.2 mg |
| Calcium | 76.0 mg | 9.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Water | 3.3 g | 0.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167525). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How tostada shells, corn compares
Among the 129 baked products items on this site, tostada shells, corn ranks 8 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 piece (58 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 12 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 tostada shells, corn?
Tostada shells, corn contains 474 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 58 calories per piece. It also provides 6.2 g of protein, 64.4 g of carbohydrate and 23.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of tostada shells, corn?
By calories, tostada shells, corn is roughly 52% carbohydrate, 5% protein and 43% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a piece?
About 12 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 tostada shells, corn 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: "Tostada shells, corn". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.