Taco Bell Crunchy Taco

The Crunchy Taco was the first item on Taco Bell’s menu. Created by Glen Bell in 1951, it remains a favorite amongst loyal customers of the fast food restaurant.

One beef taco contains:

Read this food guide for a detailed overview of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the popular Taco Bell Crunchy Taco.

Customize your taco with a variety of options, from beans and sour cream to jalapeño peppers and seasoned rice.

There are also many different sauces, such as Chipotle, guacamole, and nacho cheese, among others.

Order the Crunchy Taco Supreme® for about $1.00 more and your taco will be topped with a reduced fat sour cream and diced tomatoes. Calories increase by about 20 to a total of 190.

Crunchy Taco Nutritional Information

Nutritional information in this guide is based on a standard crunchy beef taco before additional toppings, unless otherwise noted.

Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories and is based on recommendations by the U.S. FDA.

Calories

There are 170 calories in one Crunchy Taco.

Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in the beef taco:

Half of the total calories are derived from total fat. Carbohydrates make up approximately 32% of the total calories and the remaining 18% is from protein.

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Taco Bell fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the food is prepared.

Total Fat

The crunchy taco has 9 grams of fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat.

With a 20% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), the amount of saturated fat per serving (a single taco) is considered high.

How many tacos do you order when you head out to lunch? If you sit down with two tacos, you consume about 8 grams of saturated fat, 40% of the recommended limit for an entire day. Something to consider when ordering.

Sodium

One serving of the crunchy taco contains 310 grams of sodium, just over 10% of the recommended daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).

Ingredients and Allergens in Crunchy Taco

Ingredients

Here are the lists of ingredients in Taco Bell’s crunchy taco, which includes a corn taco shell, seasoned beef, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Seasoned Beef

Ingredients in beef:Beef, Water, Seasoning, Salt, Sodium Phosphates.

Taco Shells

Ingredients in corn tortilla shell:Ground Corn, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Corn and/or Cottonseed Oil), Oat Fiber.

Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients in shredded cheese:Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto, and Anti-Caking Agent.

Other Ingredients

In addition to the ingredients listed above, the Crunchy Taco includes Diced Tomatoes and Iceberg Lettuce.

The Crunchy Taco Supreme® includes Reduced-Fat Sour Cream, which is made with the following ingredients:

Ingredients in sour cream:Milk, Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Cellulose Gel, Potassium Sorbate, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A.

Allergens

The crunchy tacos are made with ingredients that contain milk and soy.

Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients: Taco Bell