Taco Bell Crunchy Taco Calories and Nutrition Facts
The Crunchy Taco was the restaurant’s first menu item, created by Glen Bell in 1951. It remains one of the most popular items on the menu.
Customize your taco with a variety of options, from beans and sour cream to jalapeño peppers and seasoned rice.
Each beef taco delivers 170 calories and contains 9 grams dietary fat, 13 grams carbohydrates, and 7 grams protein.
Read this food guide for a detailed overview of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the popular Taco Bell Crunchy Taco.
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
Serving Size 1 Beef Taco
Calories
170% Daily Value
saturated fat
20%HIGH
sodium
13%med
added sugars
0%LOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Crunchy Taco Calories
There are 170 calories in one Crunchy Taco.
Here is a summary of the amount of calories from fat, carbs, and protein in each serving.
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.
Total Fat
The crunchy taco has 9 grams of fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat per serving (a single taco) is considered high with a 20% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
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).
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Taco
CALORIES
170TOTAL FAT
9g(12%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
13g(5%DV)
PROTEIN
7g| Saturated Fat | 4g (20%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 25mg (8%DV) |
| Sodium | 310mg (13%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (11%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
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:Beef, Water, Seasoning, Salt, Sodium Phosphates.
Taco Shells
Ingredients:Ground Corn, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Corn and/or Cottonseed Oil), Oat Fiber.
Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients: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