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Calories in a taco

A typical serving of taco (1 soft taco, 102 g) has about 210 calories. Per 100 g: 206 kcal, 9.3 g protein, 20.2 g carbs, 9.8 g fat. The same 100 g carries 2.9 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugar. The energy comes from a mix of carbs, fat, and protein.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 soft taco102 g210 kcal
100 g100 g206 kcal

Macros per 100 g

9.3 g
Protein
20.2 g
Carbs
9.8 g
Fat
2.9 g
Fiber
1.6 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

One soft beef taco is about 210 calories; taco night rarely stops at one. On the energy-density scale, 206 kcal per 100 g puts taco at the moderate end.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a taco?

A typical serving (1 soft taco, 102 g) has about 210 calories, and 100 g has 206 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in a taco?

There are 9.3 g of protein in 100 g of taco, which works out to about 9.5 g per serving (1 soft taco). It contributes meaningful protein, though most of the calories come from elsewhere.

How many carbs are in a taco?

There are 20.2 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of taco, or about 21 g in 1 soft taco (102 g).

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 170763 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170763 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.