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Taco shells: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: taco shells.
56.8g net carbs per 100 g
3.8carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
69*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 56.8 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 21.8 g |
| Energy | 476 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 172800 “Taco shells, baked”. Net carbs = total carbs 63.5 g − fiber 6.7 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 piece13 g | 2 pieces26 g | 3 pieces39 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 7.4 | 14.8 | 22.1 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Glycemic load | 5 | 10 | 15 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 69. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Taco shells, cornmeal-based, baked (Old El Paso Foods Co., Toronto, Canada)
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