Old ElPaso Taco Shells
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Old ElPaso Taco Shells by General Mills scores 9/10 for Clean Label based on processed food (nova 3).
Old ElPaso Taco Shells by General Mills provides 481 calories, 7.4g protein, 22.2g fat, and 63.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.4g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High sodium content (815mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 481 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Old ElPaso Taco Shells by General Mills is calorie-dense at 481 kcal per 100g — 62% above the bread category average of 297.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 481 kcal per 100g (category avg: 297)
- •Protein: 7.4g per 100g (category avg: 9.3g)
- •Fiber: 7.4g per 100g (category avg: 4.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 9.3g per 100g
- •Sodium: 815mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 9.3g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 815mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1630mg — roughly 71% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Old ElPaso Taco Shells is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring bread products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
Limed corn flour, palm oil, salt.