Calories in Old El Paso Crispy Flour Tortilla Shells 8 Count

📏 Serving Size: 2 tortilla shells (38g) (38.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 169.9
  • Total Fat 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 259.9 mg
  • Potassium 99.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 23.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 3.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 50.2 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.5 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

With 169.9 calories per serving (2 tortilla shells (38g) (38.0g)), Old El Paso Crispy Flour Tortilla Shells 8 Count is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 23.0g per serving (55.1% of calories).

📝 Ingredients

Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Shortening (palm, Canola, And/or High Oleic Soybean Oil), Limed Corn Flour. Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Potassium Sorbate and Calcium Propionate (preservatives), Baking Powder (baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Fumaric Acid, Dough Conditioner (salt, Wheat Starch, Enzymes), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (soybean, Palm And/or Cottonseed).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Mono And Diglycerides, Diglycerides

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

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. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Old El Paso Crispy Flour Tortilla Shells 8 Count contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories169.9 kcal8.5%
Total Fat7.0 g9%
Saturated Fat3.0 g15%
Sodium259.9 mg11%
Total Carbohydrate23.0 g8%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein3.0 g6%
Calcium50.2 mg4%
Iron1.5 mg8%
Potassium99.9 mg2%

* 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

Old El Paso Crispy Flour Tortilla Shells 8 Count accounts for 8.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 55.1% of the calories.

Fat 37.7%
Carbs 55.1%
Fat 37.7% Carbs 55.1% Protein 7.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 169.9 calories in Old El Paso Crispy Flour Tortilla Shells 8 Count? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 29.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.6 min
HIIT 15.7 min
Push-ups 15.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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