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.
There are 170 calories, 9 grams fat, 13 grams carbs, and 7 grams protein in one Taco Bell crunchy beef taco.
Read this fast food report 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, excluding any substitutions or extra toppings, unless otherwise noted.
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 Beef 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.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 15 minutes to burn off the calories from a crunchy taco.
Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 170 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 170 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Taco
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Calories |
170 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
9g |
12% |
|
Saturated Fat |
4g |
20% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
25mg |
8% |
|
Sodium |
310mg |
13% |
|
Carbohydrates |
13g |
5% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
|
Total Sugars |
0g | |
|
Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
|
Protein |
7g |
%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.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a specific nutrient in one taco, relative to the recommended limit.
Use %DV to check if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) to compare foods and balance choices.
As shown in the chart below, Taco Bell’s crunchy beef taco has a medium level of sodium, but is high in saturated fat.
|
%DV |
Level | |
|
Saturated Fat |
20% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
13% |
MED |
|
Cholesterol |
0% |
LOW |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Total Fat
The crunchy taco has 9 grams of fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat. That amount of saturated fat has a 20% daily value, which is considered high.
Calculate Fat %DV
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Taco |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
9g |
78g |
12% |
|
Saturated Fat |
4g |
20g |
20% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Summary of Fat per Taco
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).
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Crunchy Taco Ingredients and Allergens
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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Seasoned Beef |
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Beef, Water, Seasoning, Salt, Sodium Phosphates |
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Taco Shells |
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Ground Corn, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Corn and/or Cottonseed Oil), Oat Fiber |
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Cheddar Cheese |
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Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto, Anti-Caking Agent |
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Other Ingredients |
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Diced Tomatoes, Iceberg Lettuce |
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Reduced Fat Sour Cream (Crunchy Taco Supreme) |
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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 |
Allergens
The crunchy tacos are made with ingredients that contain milk and soy.
Check full list of disclosed allergens in Taco Bell food.
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