Taco: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of taco (1 taco (double tortilla), 118 g) has 212 kcal. Per 100 g: 180 kcal.
Taco is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 11.3 g protein, 17.2 g carbohydrates (2.6 g fiber) and 7.5 g fat: about 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What taco provides most
- High in vitamin B12: 1.6 µg per 100 g, 66 % of the Daily Value.
- High in zinc: 2.6 mg per 100 g, 24 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 11.3 g per 100 g, 23 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B6: 0.29 mg per 100 g, 17 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of selenium: 9.3 µg per 100 g, 17 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of phosphorus: 197 mg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 142 mg.
Taco per serving
The serving is 1 taco (double tortilla), 118 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 taco (double tortilla) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | 212 kcal |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.2 g | 20.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g | 8.9 g |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 168 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Corn tortillas (2 small) | 40 | 87 |
| Grilled skirt steak | 45 | 115 |
| Onion | 10 | 4 |
| Cilantro | 3 | 1 |
| Red salsa | 15 | 4 |
| Lime juice | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 118 | 212 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
For comparison, USDA has a record of the ready-made dish («Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, soft», NDB 21486) with 206 kcal per 100 g; this recipe gives 180.
Taco nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 180 kcal | — |
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23 % |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10 % |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 14 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.76 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 22.5 mg | 8 % |
| Carbohydrates | 17.2 g | 6 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 9 % |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11.6 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.37 mg | 2 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.09 mg | 7 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 8 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 2.3 mg | 14 % |
| B6 | 0.29 mg | 17 % |
| B9 · Folate | 8.5 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 1.6 µg | 66 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 39.7 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8 % |
| Magnesium | 37.3 mg | 9 % |
| Phosphorus | 197 mg | 16 % |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6 % |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6 % |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | 24 % |
| Selenium | 9.3 µg | 17 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.05 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, taco ranks 35th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Where it comes from
Mexico.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a taco?
A reference serving (1 taco (double tortilla), 118 g) has 212 kcal: 180 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a taco?
In the reference recipe: corn tortillas (2 small) (40 g), grilled skirt steak (45 g), onion (10 g), cilantro (3 g), red salsa (15 g), lime juice (5 g).
How much protein does taco have?
11.3 g per 100 g; 13.3 g in 1 taco (double tortilla).
How many carbs does taco have?
17.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is fiber and 1.3 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does taco have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B12, 66 %; zinc, 24 %; protein, 23 %; vitamin B6, 17 %.
Where does taco come from?
Mexico. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn (NDB 18363) · Beef, plate, outside skirt steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled (NDB 23541) · Onions, raw (NDB 11282) · Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw (NDB 11165) · Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve (NDB 6164) · Lime juice, raw (NDB 9160)
One serving (1 taco (double tortilla)) is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers