1 hard-shell taco (~85 g) has about 180 calories.
Why estimates miss: Beef Taco is a multi-ingredient dish. Cheese and sour cream can add 60-100 kcal beyond the shell and meat. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 13 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
About 20% of the calories come from protein, 29% from carbs and 51% from fat. That works out to about 212 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hard-shell taco (~85 g) | 180 kcal | 9 g | 13 g | 10 g |
| 100 g | 212 kcal | 10.6 g | 15.3 g | 11.8 g |
| 200 g | 424 kcal | 21.2 g | 30.6 g | 23.5 g |
| Half serving | 90 kcal | 4.5 g | 6.5 g | 5 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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