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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Happy Joe's

Buffet, Taco Shells

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Happy Joe's Buffet, Taco Shells is carb-leaning, with about 53% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 160 calories, 1g protein, 21g carbs, and 8g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

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Serving Size

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160

Calories

Per serving

1 g

Protein

21 g

Carbs

8 g

Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories160 kcal

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g10%

Saturated Fat 3.5 g18%

Trans Fat 0 g—

Cholesterol 0 mg0%

Sodium 0 mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 21 g8%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Total Sugars 0 g—

Protein 1 g2%

Vitamin A—

Vitamin C—

Vitamin D—

Calcium—

Iron—

Potassium—

Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

160

kcal

Protein1 g (3%)

Carbs21 g (53%)

Fat8 g (45%)

Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density0.6/10

3% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index3/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate40 min walk

About 16 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 1 g2%

Fiber 1 g4%

Sodium 0 mg0%

Sugars 0 g—

Saturated Fat 3.5 g18%

How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein0.6/10 protein density from 1g protein and 160 calories.No

Lower carb21g carbs per serving.Yes

Low fat8g total fat per serving.No

High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No

High sodium0mg sodium per serving.No

Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Buffet, Taco Shells has 60 more calories than 3 Meat Pizza, Large and 4g less protein. Compare

Buffet, Taco Shells has 70 more calories than 3 Meat Pizza, Medium and 3g less protein. Compare

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Buffet, Taco Shells Compared With Nearby Items

Happy Joe's Buffet, Taco Shells is listed in the Buffet - Lunch Buffet category with 160 calories, 1g protein, 21g carbs, and 8g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Buffet, Taco Shells are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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