Taco Bellnutrition: calories, macros & the healthiest picks
Every Taco Bell menu item we track — 15 items, averaging 388 calories — checked against Taco Bell's own published nutrition data. The picks below are computed, not guessed: ranked by actual protein-per-calorie and calories-per-item across the full menu.
Healthiest picks
Computed from the full nutrition table below — not a hand-picked opinion.
Best protein per calorie
Soft Taco
9g protein for 180 cal — 5.0g protein per 100 cal
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
20g protein for 480 cal — 4.2g protein per 100 cal
Crunchy Taco
7g protein for 170 cal — 4.1g protein per 100 cal
Lowest-calorie, still filling
Burrito Supreme (Beef)
390 cal with 16g protein
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
480 cal with 20g protein
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
490 cal with 17g protein
Watch out for
Nachos BellGrande — 730 cal, 38g fat — the single biggest item on the menu.
Full Taco Bell nutrition table
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15 items
Crunchy Taco 1 Taco | 170 | 7 | 13 | 9 |
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos 1 Taco | 170 | 7 | 13 | 10 |
Cinnabon Delights 2 Pack 2 Cinnabon Delights (2 Pack) | 170 | 2 | 15 | 11 |
Soft Taco 1 Taco | 180 | 9 | 18 | 8 |
Spicy Potato Soft Taco 1 Taco | 240 | 5 | 28 | 11 |
Black Bean Chalupa Supreme 1 Chalupa | 340 | 10 | 36 | 17 |
Chalupa Supreme (Beef) 1 Chalupa | 350 | 12 | 32 | 20 |
Bean Burrito 1 Burrito | 360 | 13 | 54 | 10 |
Burrito Supreme (Beef) 1 Burrito | 390 | 16 | 52 | 14 |
Cheesy Gordita Crunch 1 Gordita | 480 | 20 | 44 | 26 |
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito 1 Burrito | 490 | 17 | 65 | 18 |
Crunchwrap Supreme 1 Crunchwrap | 530 | 15 | 74 | 20 |
Mexican Pizza 1 Order | 530 | 19 | 51 | 27 |
Grilled Cheese Burrito 1 Burrito | 690 | 25 | 68 | 36 |
Nachos BellGrande 1 Order | 730 | 17 | 81 | 38 |
FAQ
What's the healthiest thing to order at Taco Bell?
Based on verified nutrition data across Taco Bell's full menu, the Soft Taco has the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu — 9g protein for 180 cal — 5.0g protein per 100 cal. If you want the lowest-calorie option that still fills you up, the Burrito Supreme (Beef) comes in at 390 calories with 16g of protein.
How many calories are in a typical Taco Bell order?
Across the 15 menu items we track for Taco Bell, the average is about 388 calories per item. Individual items range widely, so check the table on this page for the exact item you're ordering.
What has the most protein per calorie at Taco Bell?
The Soft Taco is the most protein-efficient item on the Taco Bell menu: 9g protein for 180 cal — 5.0g protein per 100 cal. AutoCal ranks every item this way automatically when you scan the menu in person.
What should I watch out for at Taco Bell?
The Nachos BellGrande is the single biggest item on the Taco Bell menu we track — 730 cal, 38g fat — the single biggest item on the menu. It's not off-limits, just worth knowing before you order if you're watching calories.
Is this Taco Bell nutrition data accurate?
Yes — every item is checked against Taco Bell's own published nutrition information, not crowd-sourced estimates. It's the same verified dataset AutoCal uses when you scan a Taco Bell menu in the app.
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Compare nutrition at other chains
Chipotle Mexican Grill
17 items · avg 734 cal
McDonald's
17 items · avg 445 cal
Cava
17 items · avg 719 cal
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