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Hard Corn Taco Shell

Hard Corn Taco Shell

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A hard corn taco shell is a pre-cooked, U-shaped crisp made from corn masa that has been fried or baked until rigid. These gluten-free shells provide a sturdy base for fillings while contributing a toasted corn flavor and satisfying crunch, though their fat content varies significantly depending on preparation method. While lower in moisture than soft tortillas, they can become brittle when overfilled or paired with wet ingredients.

Macro Impact

A 1 shell serving contains 133 calories, 2g protein, 18g carbs, and 6g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 shell (28 g)
Amount per serving
Calories133
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g
8%
Saturated Fat2g
10%
Trans Fat0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat2g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium91mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate18g
6%
Dietary Fiber2g
7%
Total Sugars0.4g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein2g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium28mg
2%
Iron0.5mg
3%
Potassium65mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
18 / 275 g
6%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
7%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
1 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
6 / 78 g
8%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
6%
Polyunsaturated
2 / 23 g
7%
Saturated
2 / 23 g
8%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
2%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
8%
Omega 9
2 g
Protein
Protein
2 / 80 g
2%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
2%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
4%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
8%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
2%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
4%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
4%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
5%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
4%
Valine
0 / 2 g
4%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
5%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
2%
Niacin, B3
1 / 15 mg
3%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
3%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
4%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
24 / 400 mcg
6%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
2 / 105 mcg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
28 / 1k mg
3%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
4%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
4%
Magnesium
23 / 370 mg
6%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
8%
Phosphorous
65 / 700 mg
9%
Potassium
65 / 3k mg
2%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
2%
Sodium
91 / 2.3k mg
4%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
5%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
2 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
8 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Taco shells, baked. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172800.
  2. 2.Taco shells, baked, without added salt. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 175067.
  3. 3.Taco shell, baked. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3994.
  4. 4.Taco shell, baked, unsalted. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4047.

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