USDA Standard Reference · Restaurant Foods
ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167657, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 229
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 13.2g
- Proteinhigh · 26% DV
- 19.3g
- Carbsmoderate · 7% DV
- 11.1g
- Fatgood source · 14% DV
ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce contains 229 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 13.2g of protein, 11.1g of fat, and 19.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 59% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce carries 13.2g of protein per 100g, more than 59% of USDA whole foods.
- 13.2g
- protein per 100g
- Top 41%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 229
- calories per 100g
- 1.8g
- 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.
ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce contains 229 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 13.2g of protein, 11.1g of fat, and 19.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.8g. 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.
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. ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce is catalogued there as FDC ID 167657, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Restaurant Foods" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference 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, ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Restaurant Foods group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.
At 6% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Note: at 646mg per 100g (28% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
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.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
229 kcal = 11% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce compares to Restaurant Foods
Per 100 g, against the average across all restaurant foods foods in USDA FoodData Central.
72% Higher in protein than 72% of restaurant foods on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Restaurant Foods group. Compare against a specific food →
Where ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce ranks on protein
Its 13.2g 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 - ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
13 Top 41% higher than 59% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more USDA reference foods. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce sits among Restaurant Foods
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 114 Restaurant Foods foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce: 72nd protein percentile, 56th calorie percentile among Restaurant Foods foods
Read the chart as text
- Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce: Protein percentile 67, Calorie percentile 54
- Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con queso (pupusas, cheese): Protein percentile 62, Calorie percentile 64
- Restaurant, Mexican, refried beans: Protein percentile 39, Calorie percentile 22
- CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak: Protein percentile 99, Calorie percentile 49
- Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken: Protein percentile 63, Calorie percentile 62
- Restaurant, Chinese, chicken and vegetables: Protein percentile 48, Calorie percentile 4
- Restaurant, Latino, arroz con leche (rice pudding): Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 18
- Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 29
- Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread): Protein percentile 47, Calorie percentile 99
- CRACKER BARREL, farm raised catfish platter: Protein percentile 95, Calorie percentile 68
- DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 96
- Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 3
- Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken: Protein percentile 77, Calorie percentile 75
- APPLEBEE'S, mozzarella sticks: Protein percentile 80, Calorie percentile 85
- Restaurant, family style, fried mozzarella sticks: Protein percentile 79, Calorie percentile 89
- T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, chicken fingers: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 89
- DENNY'S, coleslaw: Protein percentile 3, Calorie percentile 36
- Restaurant, family style, onion rings: Protein percentile 24, Calorie percentile 94
- ON THE BORDER, Mexican rice: Protein percentile 14, Calorie percentile 44
- Restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 96
- APPLEBEE'S, 9 oz house sirloin steak: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 40
- T.G.I. FRIDAY'S, macaroni & cheese, from kid's menu: Protein percentile 25, Calorie percentile 10
- Restaurant, family style, macaroni & cheese, from kids' menu: Protein percentile 29, Calorie percentile 19
- CRACKER BARREL, coleslaw: Protein percentile 2, Calorie percentile 33
- ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce: Protein percentile 72, Calorie percentile 56
Read the chart
ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce ranks at the 72nd percentile for protein and the 56th percentile for calories among Restaurant Foods foods (n=114).
- Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce: 67th protein percentile, 54th calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con queso (pupusas, cheese): 62nd protein percentile, 64th calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Mexican, refried beans: 39th protein percentile, 22nd calorie percentile
- CRACKER BARREL, grilled sirloin steak: 99th protein percentile, 49th calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken: 63rd protein percentile, 62nd calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Chinese, chicken and vegetables: 48th protein percentile, 4th calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Latino, arroz con leche (rice pudding): 6th protein percentile, 18th calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Latino, tamale, pork: 42nd protein percentile, 29th calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Latino, bunuelos (fried yeast bread): 47th protein percentile, 99th calorie percentile
- CRACKER BARREL, farm raised catfish platter: 95th protein percentile, 68th calorie percentile
- DENNY'S, chicken nuggets, star shaped, from kid's menu: 84th protein percentile, 96th calorie percentile
- Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein: 38th protein percentile, 3rd calorie percentile
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 | 19.3 G | 7% |
| Energy | 229 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.8 G | 6% |
| Protein | 13.2 G | 26% |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.1 G | 14% |
| Ash | 2.6 G | |
| Energy | 959.0 kJ | |
| Fructose | 0.55 G | |
| Galactose | 0.07 G | |
| Glucose | 0.65 G | |
| Lactose | 0.18 G | |
| Maltose | 0.39 G | |
| Starch | 12.3 G | |
| Sucrose | 0.00 G | |
| Water | 53.8 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Folate, total | 40.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 3 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.1 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 123 MG | 9% |
| Iron, Fe | 2 MG | 11% |
| Potassium, K | 274 MG | 6% |
| Sodium, Na | 646 MG | 28% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 53.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 686.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 188 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 23.0 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 89 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 30 MG | 10% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.8 G | 24% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.81 G | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.5 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.0 G | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.68 G | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.13 G | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.07 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.22 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.19 G | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.04 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.1 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 3.4 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.92 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.04 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.74 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.06 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.09 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.11 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.48 G | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.06 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.4 G | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.08 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.4 G | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.02 G | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 G | |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.08 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.06 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.04 G | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.03 G | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.66 G | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.13 G | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 28.0 UG | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.06 G | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.01 G | |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 MG | |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 MG | |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 1 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 MG | |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0 MG |
Key takeaways
- ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce delivers 13.2g of protein per 100g, more than 59% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 229 calories per 100g - about at or above the restaurant foods average of 221. Compare restaurant foods
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean)
Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork)
DENNY'S, fish fillet, battered or breaded, fried
Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce
Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread)
Restaurant, family style, fish fillet, battered or breaded, fried
Similar Protein Content
Other foods in Restaurant Foods closest to 13.2g protein per 100g, useful for protein-matched substitutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce? ▼
What are the macros in ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce? ▼
How much sodium is in ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce? ▼
Is ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce high in fiber? ▼
Is ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce keto-friendly? ▼
Is ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce good for a diet? ▼
How does ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce compare to other foods? ▼
What food group does ON THE BORDER, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce belong to? ▼
More in This Category
Other foods in Restaurant Foods
Nutrition Guides
Learn how to interpret and use nutrition data effectively
Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167657) — USDA Standard Reference 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.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.