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Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2745942, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

321
Caloriesmoderate density
3.6g
Proteinmoderate · 7% DV
64.3g
Carbshigh · 23% DV
17.9g
Fathigh · 23% DV
321 calories per 100g

Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count contains 321 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 3.6g of protein, 17.9g of fat, and 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 31% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count is fiber-rich, with 39.3g of dietary fiber per 100g.

3.6g
protein per 100g
Top 69%
protein vs USDA whole foods
321
calories per 100g
39.3g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

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Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count by Old El Paso contains 321 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 3.6g of protein, 17.9g of fat, and 64.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 39.3g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🌾 Good Fiber Source

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count is catalogued there as FDC ID 2745942, a branded food entry from Old El Paso. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count reads as good fiber source within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.

At 140% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 321 % Daily Value* Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 482mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 64g 23% Dietary Fiber 39g 140% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 4g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 0mg 0% Iron 2mg 12% Potassium 0mg 0% * 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.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

321
Calories per 100g

321 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%16of 2,000 kcal
321 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 3.6gF: 17.9gC: 64.3g
3.6g
Protein
7% DV
17.9g
Total Fat
23% DV
64.3g
Carbs
23% DV
39.3g
Fiber
140% DV
482mg
Sodium
21% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count ranks on protein

Its 3.6g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

4 31st percentile higher than 31% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 64.3 G
23%
Energy 321 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 39.3 G
140%
Protein 3.6 G
7%
Total Sugars 0.00 G
Total lipid (fat) 17.9 G
23%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Sugars, added 0.00 G
0%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 0 MG
0%
Iron, Fe 2 MG
12%
Potassium, K 0 MG
0%
Sodium, Na 482 MG
21%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 7.1 G
36%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count delivers 3.6g of protein per 100g, more than 31% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 321 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count? ▼
Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count contains 321 calories per 100g. It has 3.6g of protein, 17.9g of fat, and 64.3g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count? ▼
Per 100g, Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count has 3.6g protein (4% of calories), 17.9g fat, and 64.3g carbs. Fiber: 39.3g.
How much sodium is in Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count? ▼
Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count contains 482mg of sodium per 100g, which is 21% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count high in fiber? ▼
Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count contains 39.3g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 140% of the daily recommended value (28g). This is considered a good source of fiber.
Is Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count keto-friendly? ▼
Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count has 64.3g of carbs per 100g (80% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count good for a diet? ▼
Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count has 321 calories per 100g. Fat content: 17.9g. Contains 39.3g fiber which aids digestion.
How does Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count compare to other foods? ▼
Old El Paso Carb Advantage Nacho Cheese Flavored Taco Shells 8 Count provides 321 calories and 3.6g protein per 100g. That is 90 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2745942) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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