Taco Shells
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
469
Density
4.69kcal/g
Protein / 100g
6.3g
Carbs / 100g
71.9g
Fat / 100g
25.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Taco Shells has 4.69 calories per gram (469 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Shells | 32 g | 150 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 469 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein6.3 g / 100 g5% of calories
- Carbs71.9 g / 100 g53% of calories
- Fat25.0 g / 100 g42% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Taco Shells is 31× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (4.69 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Taco Shells is 10× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (4.69 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Taco Shells is 1.9× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (4.69 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about taco shells
- How many calories are in 100 grams of taco shells?
- Taco Shells contains 469 calories per 100 g, along with 6.3 g of protein, 71.9 g of carbohydrates, and 25.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of taco shells?
- Taco Shells has a calorie density of 4.69 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 3 shells of taco shells?
- One 3 shells of Taco Shells weighs about 32 g and provides roughly 150 calories.
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