Calories in Beef Taco (hard shell)

231kcal per 1 taco (102 g)

226 kcal per 100 g · about 12% of a 2,000-kcal day

A crunchy beef taco is about 231 calories, the shell and cheese balancing the seasoned meat. Two or three make a meal, and the sour cream is the swing factor.

Beef Taco (hard shell) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 taco
Calories226 kcal231 kcal
Protein9 g9.2 g
Carbs15 g15.3 g
Fat13 g13.3 g
Fiber3 g3.1 g
Sugar1 g1 g

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