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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Old Country Buffet

Taco Shells

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Old Country Buffet Taco Shells is carb-leaning, with about 53% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 50 calories, 0.5g protein, 7g carbs, and 2.5g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 shell (11g)
Serving Size
11 g
Serving Weight
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50
Calories
Per serving
0.5 g
Protein
7 g
Carbs
2.5 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories50 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5 g3%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g3%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 45 mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 7 g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Total Sugars 0 g—
Protein 0.5 g1%
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

50
kcal
Protein0.5 g (4%)
Carbs7 g (53%)
Fat2.5 g (43%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density1/10

4% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index3.2/10

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

Activity estimate13 min walk

About 5 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 0.5 g1%
Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sodium 45 mg2%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 0.5 g3%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein1/10 protein density from 0.5g protein and 50 calories.No
Lower carb7g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat2.5g total fat per serving.Yes
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium45mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Taco Shells Compared With Nearby Items

Old Country Buffet Taco Shells is listed in the Taco Bar category with 50 calories, 0.5g protein, 7g carbs, and 2.5g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for 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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