Branded Food · ORTEGA
Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2588712, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 486
- Calorieshigh density
- 5.7g
- Proteingood source · 11% DV
- 54.3g
- Carbshigh · 20% DV
- 25.7g
- Fathigh · 33% DV
Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell contains 486 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 5.7g of protein, 25.7g of fat, and 54.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 38% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell carries 5.7g of protein per 100g, more than 38% of USDA whole foods.
- 5.7g
- protein per 100g
- Top 62%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 486
- calories per 100g
- 5.7g
- 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.
Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell by ORTEGA contains 486 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 5.7g of protein, 25.7g of fat, and 54.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 5.7g. 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. Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell is catalogued there as FDC ID 2588712, a branded food entry from ORTEGA. 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, Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell reads as good fiber source, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
At 20% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Note: at 657mg per 100g (29% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
486 kcal = 24% 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.
Where Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell ranks on protein
Its 5.7g 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 - Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
6 38th percentile higher than 38% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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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 | 54.3 G | 20% |
| Energy | 486 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.7 G | 20% |
| Protein | 5.7 G | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.7 G | 33% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 57 MG | 4% |
| Iron, Fe | 3 MG | 19% |
| Potassium, K | 229 MG | 5% |
| Sodium, Na | 657 MG | 29% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.4 G | 57% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 G |
Key takeaways
- Ortega Yellow Corn and Ancient Grains Taco Shell delivers 5.7g of protein per 100g, more than 38% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 486 calories per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source, high sodium patterns.
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2588712) — 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.
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.