Taco Shells
Processing Score
12.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, MSG, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
713733083379
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size22 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
5 listed · 1 flagged for reviewCORN MASA FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL AND/OR PALM OIL), SPICE BLEND (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, WHEY, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (TOMATO, ONION, GARLIC), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SPICES, DEXTROSE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6), BUTTERMILK, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SILICON DIOXIDE), POWDERED CELLULOSE, TRACE OF LIME.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Taco Shells scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Industrial Enzymes (Spice Blend (Maltodextrin, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Whey, Dehydrated Vegetables (Tomato, Onion, Garlic), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Spices, Dextrose, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Lactic Acid, Artificial Colors (Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6), Buttermilk, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Silicon Dioxide)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Powdered Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Tortillas & Taco Shells, this product is more processed than about 57% of the 1,406 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
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About our scores and this content
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