Ground Beef Taco calories & nutrition


Ground Beef Taco contains 251 calories per serving (13% of a 2,000 kcal daily diet), with 16g fat, 9g carbs, and 18g protein. This nutrition data is based on real meals tracked by Arise app users.

Based on real meals tracked with Arise — the AI calorie counter
Per serving
251 kcal
Fat 16 g · Carb 9 g · Protein 18 g
Per 4 oz
251 kcal
Fat 16 g · Carb 9 g · Protein 18 g
Total dish
251 kcal
Weight 4 oz


Ground Beef Taco photo

What's in Ground Beef Taco?


Ingredient Amount kcal Fat Carb Protein
Hard Corn Taco Shell 0.5 oz 62 3 8 1
Ground Beef 2.5 oz 185 13 0 17
Iceberg Lettuce 1 oz 4 0 1 0


Macronutrients (Fat, Carbs, Protein) are shown in grams (g).



Ingredient links

Hard Corn Taco Shell · Ground Beef · Iceberg Lettuce



How does Ground Beef Taco compare to similar dishes?


Dish Weight kcal Protein vs. this dish
Arugula and Basil Salad with Spiced Chickpeas and Ground Meat 162g 262 19g +11 kcal, more protein
Baguette sandwich with scrambled eggs, ground meat, and sauce 400g 1160 48g +909 kcal, more protein
Baked Ground Meat and Onion Casserole 305g 665 39g +414 kcal, more protein
Baked Macaroni with Ground Meat and Cheese 390g 765 41g +514 kcal, more protein


Frequently Asked Questions


Is Ground Beef Taco healthy?

In moderation. Ground Beef Taco is calorie-dense at 251 kcal/4 oz. With 18g protein and 9g carbs, it provides good nutrition but watch portion sizes.

Is Ground Beef Taco good for weight loss?

Yes. At 251 calories with 18g protein, Ground Beef Taco keeps you full while fitting most calorie budgets. High protein helps preserve muscle during weight loss.

How much protein is in Ground Beef Taco?

One serving contains 18g of protein, which is about 18% of the recommended daily protein intake.

What app can track calories in this meal?

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What are the nutrition facts for Ground Beef Taco?

  • Macro split: fat 57%, carbs 14%, protein 29%
  • Energy density: 251 kcal/4 oz (high)
  • Top calorie contributors: Ground Beef, Hard Corn Taco Shell, Iceberg Lettuce


How long does it take to burn off Ground Beef Taco?

  • Jogging: ~29 min
  • Cycling: ~33 min
  • Walking: ~61 min

* Assumes a 70 kg person, moderate pace.



How much of your daily intake is Ground Beef Taco?

  • kcal: 13% of daily intake
  • Fat: 23% of daily intake
  • Carb: 5% of daily intake
  • Protein: 18% of daily intake

* Reference intake: 2000 kcal, fat 70 g, carbs 200 g, protein 100 g.

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