Are taco & tostada shells keto?
Taco & tostada shells
Crunchy fried corn shells have about 7 g net carbs each, so a two-taco plate starts at about 15 g before any toppings. Baked cheese shells or crisp lettuce cups hold the same fillings.
Nutrition per serving
2 shells · 26 g- Net carbs
- 15g
- Calories
- 124kcal
- Protein
- 1.7g
- Fat
- 5.7g
- Total carbs
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 1.7 g
About 8.8 g of taco & tostada shells adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 34% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | 476 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 63 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Net carbs | 15 g | 57 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g | 22 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are taco & tostada shells keto?
No — taco & tostada shells are not keto-friendly. Crunchy fried corn shells have about 7 g net carbs each, so a two-taco plate starts at about 15 g before any toppings. Baked cheese shells or crisp lettuce cups hold the same fillings.
How many net carbs are in taco & tostada shells?
2 shells (26 g) of taco & tostada shells has about 15 g net carbs (17 g total carbs minus 1.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 57 g net carbs.
How much taco & tostada shells can I eat on keto?
About 8.8 g of taco & tostada shells adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 34% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 74% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for taco & tostada shells?
Try cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, low-carb tortilla. See our full guide: keto substitutes for tortillas & wraps.
