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How many calories are in tacos?

The shell, meat fat and sauces can change a taco as much as the filling amount. Build each taco or the whole plate in Calk.

Tacos: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 200 g portion, different choices: type of tortilla or shell, protein, beans and rice, cheese, vegetables, sauce.

How shells, fillings and sauces change taco calories

In these two examples, the changes are: type of tortilla or shell — corn tortilla → crispy corn shell, protein — chicken → ground beef, cheese — added: cheese, sauce — salsa → sour cream, sauce — added: guacamole.

Lower calorie 295 kcal 200 g 147 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +72%
Higher calorie 506 kcal 200 g 253 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Mexican dish: 147 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 41/25/34 Higher calorie Calk card for Mexican dish: 253 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 21/63/15
  • The base changes from a soft baked corn tortilla to a deep-fried crispy shell.
  • The pan-crisped ground-beef filling contains roughly twice the fat of the grilled-chicken filling shown.
  • Cheese, sour cream and guacamole top one taco; the other uses salsa at about 30 kcal per 100 g.

Taco, tostada, fajita and burrito-bowl calories

Calculate calories and macros for chicken, carne asada, al pastor, birria or suadero tacos, tostadas, fajitas and burrito bowls.

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Questions about calories in tacos and Mexican dishes

How many calories are in chicken tacos compared with beef tacos?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 295 and 506 kcal per 200 g. The shell, meat fat and sauces can change a taco as much as the filling amount.
Why is a fried-shell beef taco with cheese and sour cream higher in calories than a soft chicken taco?
The base changes from a soft baked corn tortilla to a deep-fried crispy shell. The pan-crisped ground-beef filling contains roughly twice the fat of the grilled-chicken filling shown.
How do I calculate my own tacos or Mexican plate?
Open Mexican dish in Calk and add the shell or rice base, meat, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa and the number of pieces.

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