3 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Tostada shells, corn's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 14/100
How many beneficial nutrients Tostada shells, corn delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Tostada shells, corn come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
52% from carbs
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Carbs 52%64.4 g per serving
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Fat 43%23.4 g per serving
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Protein 5%6.2 g per serving
What Tostada shells, corn is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | |
| Starch | 55.4 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 124.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 8,025.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 14.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 29.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 132.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 5,967.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 729.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 88.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 26.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 54.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 7,086.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 46.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 8,025.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 124.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 76.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 76.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 203.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 237.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 657.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | |
| Selenium | 2.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.7 g | — |
About Tostada shells, corn
An edible shell is any crisp or sturdy edible container made to hold a filling, so the vessel is enjoyed right along with what is inside. The category covers a lot of familiar ground, from crunchy fried taco shells and tostadas to tart and pie shells, pastry cups and vol-au-vents, phyllo and wonton cups, cannoli shells, cream puff shells, and even bread bowls and waffle cones. Most are built from doughs based on flour, cornmeal, or pastry, so their nutrition mirrors those ingredients, contributing carbohydrates and, when fried or made with butter, added fat and calories.
Edible shells solve a practical problem while adding texture and flair, turning a simple filling into tacos, tartlets, canapes, and handheld desserts. The key to keeping them crisp is filling them close to serving time, since moist fillings soften them quickly. Store unfilled shells airtight at room temperature to protect their crunch, and re-crisp them briefly in a warm oven if they lose their snap.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tostada shells, corn?
There are 474 calories in 100 g of Tostada shells, corn, or about 58 calories in 1 piece (12 g).
How much protein is in Tostada shells, corn?
Tostada shells, corn contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Tostada shells, corn?
Tostada shells, corn has 64.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Tostada shells, corn?
Tostada shells, corn provides 23.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Tostada shells, corn a good source of?
Tostada shells, corn is an excellent source of Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), Dietary Fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and a good source of Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Protein and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
