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Soft taco
Calories & nutrition facts
taco bell, with steak
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 225 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 12 g 16%
- Saturated fat 3.4 g 17%
- Fibre 1.6 g 6%
- Sodium 551 mg 24%
- Cholesterol 31 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.43 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 20.8 µg 17%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.31 mg 26%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.19 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 3 mg 19%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.26 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 37 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.96 µg 40%
Minerals
- Calcium 117 mg 9%
- Iron 2.2 mg 12%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 155 mg 12%
- Potassium 183 mg 4%
- Zinc 2.2 mg 20%
- Copper 0.11 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.22 mg 10%
- Selenium 13.1 µg 24%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 225 | 12 g | 16 g | 12 g |
| 1 × item | 127 g | 286 | 15 g | 20 g | 15 g |
| 2 × item | 254 g | 572 | 30 g | 40 g | 31 g |
| ½ × item | 63.5 g | 143 | 7.5 g | 9.9 g | 7.7 g |
| 3 × item | 381 g | 857 | 45 g | 60 g | 46 g |
| 4 × item | 508 g | 1143 | 60 g | 79 g | 62 g |
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Questions about Soft taco
What is a soft taco?
It is a taco made with a soft tortilla rather than a crisp, fried shell, usually folded around a savoury filling. The tortilla is commonly corn or wheat.
How do you warm a tortilla for soft tacos without it cracking?
Warm it briefly in a dry frying pan over medium heat, about 20–30 seconds per side, until pliable and lightly speckled. Keep warmed tortillas wrapped in a clean tea towel while you fill them.
What fillings go well in a soft taco?
Try seasoned beef, shredded chicken, beans or grilled vegetables, then add salsa, chopped onion, coriander and a squeeze of lime. Keep juicy toppings modest so the tortilla does not split.
How do you stop a soft taco from falling apart?
Use a warm, flexible tortilla and avoid overfilling it; put the filling in a narrow strip down the centre, leaving space at the edges. Fold the bottom up first, then bring one side over the filling.
How should you store leftover soft tacos?
Refrigerate cooked fillings promptly in a covered container and store tortillas sealed separately, following their pack instructions. Assemble just before eating, so the tortilla does not turn soggy.
Can you freeze soft tacos?
Freeze tortillas in a sealed bag with baking paper between them so you can separate what you need. Thaw in the fridge or warm from frozen in a covered pan over low heat, turning until soft.
What is the difference between a soft taco and a burrito?
A soft taco is usually smaller and folded around its filling, with the ends left open. A burrito is generally made with a larger tortilla wrapped closed around a more substantial filling.
Does a soft taco have much protein?
A typical 127 g soft taco provides 15 g of protein. The amount comes largely from its filling, so a taco with beans, meat or cheese differs from one filled mainly with vegetables.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170733 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
