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 fast 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.
Crunchy Taco Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a standard crunchy beef taco before additional toppings, unless otherwise noted.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) compares the amount of a nutrient in the taco to the recommended daily limit, based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Use the %DV to compare foods and balance dietary choices for low or high levels of a specific nutrient.
As shown in the table below, Taco Bell’s crunchy beef taco is high in saturated fat.
Serving size: 1 Taco
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 170 calories in one Taco Bell crunchy beef taco.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per 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.
Crunchy Taco
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe 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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 170 CALORIES
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.
SUMMARY OF 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 Facts
Amount per 1 Beef Taco
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%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV 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
Here are the lists of ingredients in Taco Bell’s crunchy taco, which includes a corn taco shell, seasoned beef, cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce.
Ingredients
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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. 6882_811e87-fa> |
Allergens
The crunchy tacos are made with ingredients that contain milk and soy.
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