Taco Shells, Nacho Cheese
Processing Score
14.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
031400053631
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
6 listed · 3 flagged for reviewGROUND YELLOW CORN TREATED WITH LIME, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, CORN OIL)WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID, NACHO CHEESE SEASONING (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, SALT, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SPICE, JALAPENO PEPPER, LACTIC ACID, ONION POWDER, DEXTROSE, ANTICAKING AGENTS [SILICON DIOXIDE, CALCIUM SILICATE]), SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (POLYSORBATE 80, TURMERIC OLEORESIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PURIFIED WATER, FD&C RED 40, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Taco Shells, Nacho Cheese's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Artificial Colors (Polysorbate 80, Turmeric Oleoresin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Fd&C Red 40, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate).
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Soybean Oil, Corn Oil)With Tbhq And Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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