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Taco seasoning calories

Taco seasoning, dry mix, original
18kcal
1 2 teaspoons · 5 g, dry mix, original
7%protein
0.3 gProtein
3 gCarbs
0 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Dry mix, original · per 5 g
Calories18 kcal
Protein0.3 g
Carbohydrate3.3 g
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium411 mg
Potassium57 mg
Iron0.4 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Verified nutrition data

Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food composition database, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified September 2026. How we verify our data →

Most popular taco seasoning brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
#  Productkcal / 100 g
1Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix2 tsp · 4.5 g333 kcal
2McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix2 tsp · 6 g333 kcal
3Lawry's Taco Seasoning Mix1 tsp · 4 g375 kcal
4Adolph's Taco Seasoning Mix2 tsp · 5 g300 kcal
5McCormick Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning Mix2 tsp · 6 g333 kcal
6McCormick Hot Taco Seasoning Mix2 tsp · 4.5 g333 kcal

Labels are rounded on a 4 to 6 g serving, so brand figures per 100 g spread from 300 to 375 while describing the same dry mix.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.

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Taco seasoning FAQs
How many calories are in taco seasoning?

Two teaspoons (5.7 g) have 18 calories and a 1 oz portion (28 g) has 90. The dry mix is 322 calories per 100 g.

Is taco seasoning good for weight loss?

A 2 tsp serving adds 18 calories and 0 g fat, so it barely moves a daily total. The sodium is the bigger number at 411 mg per serving.

Taco seasoning vs taco shell: which is higher in calories?

Per 100 g the dry mix is 322 calories and a taco shell is 476, but a normal 2 tsp of seasoning is only 18 calories.

How many carbs are in taco seasoning?

Taco seasoning has 58 g of carbs per 100 g, including 13.3 g fiber and 10.8 g sugars. Two teaspoons work out to 3.3 g carbs.