Energy
upper quarter309 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 228 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 174–269 kcal
Based on 41 records reporting energy.
Mixed disheshigher variability
Taquito, cheese only calories: 216 per 1 small/regular taquito (70 g)
This exact USDA record reports 216 calories for 1 small/regular taquito (70 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 small/regular taquito · 70 g
- Calories
- 216 kcal
- Protein
- 7.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 22.5 g
- Total fat
- 10.7 g
- Fiber
- 2.3 g
- Sodium
- 442 mg
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Estimated for 1 small/regular taquito · 70 g
216calories
Taquito, cheese only
- Protein
- 7.8 g
- Carbs
- 22.5 g
- Fat
- 10.7 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 216 calories for 1 small/regular taquito at 70 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 309 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 7.8 g protein, 2.3 g fiber, and 442 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is tortilla, nfs, representing 66.9% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 small/regular taquito at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 108–371 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2708599: “Taquito, cheese only.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2708599, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 miniature taquito” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 miniature taquitoUSDA-listed household measure | 35 g | 108 kcal | 3.9 g | 1.2 g | 221 mg |
| 1 small/regular taquitoUSDA-listed household measure | 70 g | 216 kcal | 7.8 g | 2.3 g | 442 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 120 g | 371 kcal | 13.4 g | 4 g | 758 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Other Mexican mixed dishes
The comparison set contains 41 exact records in the Other Mexican mixed dishes USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2708599’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half11.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 11.2 g
- Middle 50%
- 8.1–12.5 g
Based on 41 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter3.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.5–2.9 g
Based on 41 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter632 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 451 mg
- Middle 50%
- 345–490 mg
Based on 41 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2708599’s 70 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium192 mg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Dietary fiber2.3 g
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat4.6 g
≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium442 mg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Taquito, cheese only,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2708583 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 miniature taquito to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 35 g and 120 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 108 kcal to 371 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2708583
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.6 g more dietary fiber than “Gordita, cheese only.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Tortilla, NFS
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Tortilla, NFS supplies 66.9% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “cheese only” fits. Inspect FDC 2708583 when “cheese only” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Taquito, cheese only
- Exact source wording
- “Taquito, cheese only”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708599 · FNDDS 58104800
- Named qualifiers
- cheese only
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Tortilla, NFS · Salt, table
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Gordita, cheese only
- Exact source wording
- “Gordita, cheese only”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2708583 · FNDDS 58104255
- Named qualifiers
- cheese only
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Gordita/sope shell, plain, no filling
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “cheese only”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordTaquito, cheese only | 70 g216 kcal | 309 kcal | 11.2 g | 15.3 g | 3.3 g | 632 mg |
| Quesadilla, cheese only | 60 g190 kcal | 316 kcal | 13.4 g | 16.2 g | 2 g | 676 mg |
| Gordita, cheese only | 125 g405 kcal | 324 kcal | 10.6 g | 21.6 g | 1.7 g | 490 mg |
| Pupusa, cheese only | 100 g256 kcal | 256 kcal | 11.7 g | 13.2 g | 2.9 g | 400 mg |
| Taquito, chicken | 70 g188 kcal | 269 kcal | 12.5 g | 10.4 g | 3.3 g | 491 mg |
| Taquito, beef or pork | 70 g201 kcal | 287 kcal | 12.2 g | 12.5 g | 3.3 g | 490 mg |
| Chiles rellenos, cheese-filled | 143 g326 kcal | 228 kcal | 7.8 g | 17.2 g | 0.7 g | 445 mg |
How to compare FDC 2708599: its source amount is 70 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2708599, the 5 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 miniature taquito
108 kcal
35 g
1 small/regular taquito
216 kcal
70 g
1 large taquito
324 kcal
105 g
1 flauta, any size
324 kcal
105 g
1 cup
371 kcal
120 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2708599, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
4.6 g≈ 23% Daily ValueSodium
442.4 mg≈ 19% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2708599’s 70 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2708599 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 7.8 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2708599 at 70 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 442 mg sodium, about 19% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 70 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal 309 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 7.8 g 11.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 22.5 g 32.2 g | 8% 12% |
| Total fat | 10.7 g 15.3 g | 14% 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g 3.3 g | 8% 12% |
| Sugars | 1.2 g 1.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 442.4 mg 632 mg | 19% 27% |
| Saturated fat | 4.6 g 6.6 g | 23% 33% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g 3.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g 2.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 18.9 mg 27 mg | 6% 9% |
| Potassium | 92.4 mg 132 mg | 2% 3% |
| Calcium | 191.8 mg 274 mg | 15% 21% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg 1.6 mg | 6% 9% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg 40 mg | 7% 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.1 µg | 0% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 44.1 µg 63 µg | 5% 7% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 27.1 g 38.7 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2708599, approximate percentages divide the displayed 70 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2708599 to 4 source inputs totaling 67.3 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Taquito, cheese only” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Tortilla, NFS, Cheese and Queso as ingredient, Vegetable oil, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
67.3 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tortilla, NFSUSDA ingredient 52215000 | 45 GM | 45 g | 66.9% |
| 2 | Cheese and Queso as ingredientUSDA ingredient 99991410 · encyclopedia page available | 20 GM | 20 g | 29.7% |
| 3 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 2 GM | 2 g | 3% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.3 GM | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2708599, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Other Mexican mixed dishes” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Taquito, cheese only
- USDA category
- Other Mexican mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2708599
- FNDDS code
- 58104800
Closest inspectable record
Gordita, cheese only
- USDA category
- Other Mexican mixed dishes
- FDC ID
- 2708583
- FNDDS code
- 58104255
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | 324 kcal | −15 kcal |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 10.6 g | +0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 22.4 g | +9.8 g |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 21.6 g | −6.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 1.7 g | +1.6 g |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 490 mg | +142 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 9.8 g more carbohydrate, 6.3 g less total fat, and 1.6 g more dietary fiber than “Gordita, cheese only.”
Only this record lists Tortilla, NFS; Salt, table. Only the comparison record lists Gordita/sope shell, plain, no filling. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Cheese and Queso as ingredient; Vegetable oil, NFS.
Listed only in this record: Tortilla, NFS; Salt, table.
Listed only in the comparison: Gordita/sope shell, plain, no filling.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 70 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 small/regular taquito (70 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 125 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 item, any size (125 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2708599 with FDC 2708583 at equal mass; use their 70 g and 125 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2708599 versus FDC 2708583 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full other mexican mixed dishes source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Taquito, cheese only” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2708599 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount served, recipe and ingredient ratios, added cooking fat, sauces and toppings.
For “Taquito, cheese only,” resolve amount served first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount served
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
recipe and ingredient ratios
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
added cooking fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 04
sauces and toppings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2708599 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 309 kcal per 100 g becomes 216 kcal at 70 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 small/regular taquito has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2708599
FNDDS food code: 58104800
The scaling for FDC 2708599 can be exact while the match to “Taquito, cheese only” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 70 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.