Taco shell
GI 68 · ModerateGL 44 / 100 g4/10
Medium GI
68 GI
GL 44 per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- Contains dietary fiber
- High glycemic load
Taco shell has a glycemic index of 68 (Moderate).
Updated Jul 17, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.5 per 100 g Romaine lettuce provides a crunchy, low-glycemic vessel for taco fillings, drastically reducing the GL from 44 to 0.5.
Romaine lettuce salad - GL 1 per 100 g Collard greens offer a sturdy, nutrient-dense wrap alternative with a negligible GL of 1 compared to the taco shell's 44.
Collard greens - GL 1 per 100 g Cabbage leaves are a crisp, low-glycemic substitute that keeps the taco experience intact while lowering the GL to 1.
Cabbage leaf
Forms of Taco shell
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
470
Calories
65 g
Carbs
6.5 g
Protein
20 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 470 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Soluble | 2 g |
| Insoluble | 4 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated | 3 g |
| Unsaturated | 17 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
65%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Contains dietary fiber
- Low in added sugars
- High glycemic load
- High sodium content
- Moderately processed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Taco shell?
Taco shell has a glycemic index of 68 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 44 per 100 g.
Is Taco shell good for people with insulin resistance?
Taco shell has a medium glycemic index (68). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Romaine lettuce salad.
Which form of Taco shell has the lowest glycemic load?
Taco shell has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Taco shell in this database (44 per 100 g).
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