Calories in Ortega, Taco Dinner Kit

📏 Serving Size: 2 SHELLS, 1/9 PACKET SEASONING, ABOUT 1 TBSP TACO SAUCE (53.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 150.0
  • Total Fat 6.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 729.8 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 22.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 2.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 400.2 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 2.4 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 150.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.1 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Ortega, Taco Dinner Kit contains 150.0 calories per serving (2 SHELLS, 1/9 PACKET SEASONING, ABOUT 1 TBSP TACO SAUCE (53.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 22.0g per serving (58.7% of calories), with a good 2.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 729.8mg of sodium (32% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Shells: Whole Grain Yellow Corn, High Oleic Canola Oil, Water, Corn Flour, Salt, Hydrated Lime. Taco Sauce: Tomato Puree (water, Tomato Paste), Water, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, Paprika, Citric Acid, Green Chili Powder, Sodium Benzoate (to Preserve Freshness), Xanthan Gum, Onion Powder. Taco Seasoning: Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Maltodextrin, Paprika, Spices, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Silicon Dioxide.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Corn Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Ortega, Taco Dinner Kit contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories150.0 kcal7.5%
Total Fat6.0 g8%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2%
Sodium729.8 mg32% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate22.0 g8%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein2.0 g4%
Vitamin C2.4 mg3%
Calcium150.0 mg12%
Iron1.1 mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Ortega, Taco Dinner Kit accounts for 7.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 58.7% of the calories.

Fat 36%
Carbs 58.7%
Fat 36% Carbs 58.7% Protein 5.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 150.0 calories in Ortega, Taco Dinner Kit? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 11.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 25.9 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 16.4 min
HIIT 13.9 min
Walking: 16 minutes per mile 23.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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