Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Beef Taco
Quick answer
Beef Taco has 249 kcal per 100 g. 1 taco (105 g) has 261 kcal, 16.2 g of protein, 16.1 g of carbs and 14.6 g of fat.
- Calories
- 249kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 15.5g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 15.3g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 13.9g
- per 100 g
- Protein 25% · 15.5 g
- Carbs 25% · 15.3 g
- Fat 50% · 13.9 g
Calories in any amount of Beef Taco
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 taco (105 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 261kcal
- Protein
- 16.2g
- Carbs
- 16.1g
- Fat
- 14.6g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 71 kcal | 4.4 g | 4.3 g | 4 g |
| 50 g | 125 kcal | 7.7 g | 7.7 g | 7 g |
| 100 g | 249 kcal | 15.5 g | 15.3 g | 13.9 g |
| 150 g | 374 kcal | 23.2 g | 23 g | 20.9 g |
| 200 g | 498 kcal | 30.9 g | 30.6 g | 27.9 g |
| 250 g | 623 kcal | 38.7 g | 38.3 g | 34.9 g |
| 300 g | 747 kcal | 46.4 g | 45.9 g | 41.8 g |
| 500 g | 1,245 kcal | 77.4 g | 76.5 g | 69.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1,129 kcal | 70.2 g | 69.4 g | 63.2 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 miniature: 50 g | 125 kcal | 7.7 g | 7.7 g | 7 g |
| 1 small/regular: 105 g | 261 kcal | 16.2 g | 16.1 g | 14.6 g |
| 1 large: 160 g | 398 kcal | 24.8 g | 24.5 g | 22.3 g |
| 1 cup: 120 g | 299 kcal | 18.6 g | 18.4 g | 16.7 g |
Beef Taco nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 kcal | – |
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% |
| Total fat | 13.9 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.49 g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.61 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.25 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars | 0.34 g | – |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 214 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.61 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 225 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.56 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.27 µg | 53% |
| Folate (DFE) | 6 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.04 mg | 19% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 53.7 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Beef Taco fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 13.2g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 6.2g
- Energy density
- 2.49kcal/g
- medium
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 15.3 g − 2.1 g = 13.2 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Beef Taco gives 6.2 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 2.49 kcal/g, Beef Taco is medium on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
Logging Beef Taco: what to know
USDA lists the beef and cheese taco with a corn tortilla by miniature, regular and large sizes. A taco shows 13.9 g of fat per 100 g where the burrito shows 10.7 g, and 15.5 g of protein where the burrito shows 13.3 g. Each taco is its own count, so log every one you ate and add toppings only if you used them.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Taco, corn tortilla, beef, cheese” (FoodData Central FNDDS (Survey Foods) 2024-10-31). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2708515, retrieved . How we calculate.