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Nutritional Profile of Taco Shell (Flour) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 40 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Taco Shell (Flour).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 19 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Taco Shell (Flour)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Taco Shell (Flour)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Taco Shell (Flour)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Taco Shell (Flour)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Taco Shell (Flour)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Taco Shell (Flour)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Taco Shell (Flour)
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 53.2 g | 15.1 g | 22 | 475 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 23 | 210 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4 g | 1.1 g | 171 | 1276 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 10.3 g | 2.9 g | 15 | 313 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.2 g | 2.3 g | 23 | 329 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 8.3 g | 2.3 g | 18 | 433 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 29.1 g | 8.2 g | 3 | 312 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 244 | 705 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 453 | 1079 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 17 | 526 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3.6 g | 1 g | 2 | 255 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 10.3 g | 2.9 g | 14 | 292 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 341 | 971 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 90 | 430 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 7.6 g | 2.2 g | 18 | 330 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 629 mg | 178.3 mg | 66 | 364 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 2.5 g | 221 | 739 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 104 µg | 29.5 µg | 48 | 351 |
| Folate, food | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 83 | 278 |
| Folate, total | 66 µg | 18.7 µg | 63 | 317 |
| Folic Acid | 55 µg | 15.6 µg | 28 | 210 |
| Niacin | 4.3 mg | 1.2 mg | 102 | 864 |
| Riboflavin | 273 µg | 77.4 µg | 80 | 538 |
| Thiamin | 411 µg | 116.5 µg | 42 | 475 |
| Vitamin B6 | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 306 | 924 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.3 mg | 354.4 µg | 119 | 518 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 416 | 1027 |
| Phylloquinone | 18.6 µg | 5.3 µg | 219 | 736 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 157 mg | 44.5 mg | 97 | 388 |
| Copper, Cu | 112 µg | 31.8 µg | 145 | 737 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 18 | 529 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 66 | 323 |
| Phosphorus, P | 222 mg | 62.9 mg | 92 | 442 |
| Potassium, K | 135 mg | 38.3 mg | 282 | 763 |
| Selenium, Se | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 101 | 451 |
| Sodium, Na | 794 mg | 225.1 mg | 47 | 358 |
| Zinc, Zn | 570 µg | 161.6 µg | 242 | 863 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 8.1 mg | 2.3 mg | 546 | 1075 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 6.3 g | 1.8 g | 641 | 2354 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 511 kcal | 144.9 kcal | 1 | 177 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Taco Shell (Flour)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Small | 33.0 g | 1.2 oz |
| 1 Medium | 45.0 g | 1.6 oz |
| 1 Large | 71.0 g | 2.5 oz |
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