Taco John’s Taco Salad
Taco John’s taco salad is made with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, salsa, tomatoes, and seasoned ground beef. It’s topped with sour cream and house dressing, then served in a crunchy bowl-shaped tortilla.
There are 840 calories, 62 grams fat, 47 grams carbohydrates, and 25 grams protein per serving.
Read this report for detailed information about the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in a Taco Salad served at Taco John’s fast food restaurant.
Taco Salad Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on a standard formulation for a Taco Salad, excluding any substitutions or extra add-ons and dressings. Unless otherwise noted, information in this report is based on a salad served with seasoned beef.
Calories
There are 840 calories in each serving of a taco salad with beef. Total calories vary if you order one of the alternative proteins.
Calories by Macronutrient
Review the chart below for a summary of calories by macronutrient in one salad:
Taco John’s Taco Salad
Calories (% of total) by Macronutrient|
Beef |
Grilled Chicken |
Crispy Chicken | |
|
Calories from Fat |
555 (66%) |
485 (61%) |
555 (61%) |
|
Calories from Carbs |
185 (22%) |
185 (23%) |
245 (27%) |
|
Calories from Protein |
100 (12%) |
130 (16%) |
110 (12%) |
|
Total Calories |
840 |
800 |
910 |
As illustrated in the chart below, the highest proportion (66%) of the total calories in the beef taco salad are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute 22% of the calories, and the remaining 12% is from protein.
Taco Salad (Beef)
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinBased on order with seasoned ground beef.
Calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts provided by Taco John’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the salad is prepared onsite.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to burn off the calories from a taco salad.
Check the list below of exercise times required to burn 840 calories, by activity.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 840 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below, which shows nutrition facts for two Taco John’s Taco Salad options: one with seasoned beef and one with grilled chicken.
Amount (%DV) per Salad
|
Beef |
Grilled Chicken | |
|
Calories |
840 |
800 |
|
Total Fat |
62g (79%) |
54g (69%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
16g (80%) |
13g (65%) |
|
Trans Fat |
1.5g |
1g |
|
Cholesterol |
70mg (23%) |
95mg (32%) |
|
Sodium |
1420mg (62%) |
1570mg (68%) |
|
Carbs |
47g (17%) |
46g (17%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
6g (21%) |
5g (18%) |
|
Total Sugars |
8g |
9g |
|
Protein |
25g |
33g |
%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 nutrient in one salad, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, a Taco Salad is high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
Beef |
Grilled Chicken | |
|
Saturated Fat |
80% |
65% |
|
Sodium |
62% |
68% |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
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Total Fat
A taco salad topped with seasoned beef contains 62 grams of total fats, including 16 grams of saturated fat. The amount of saturated fat has an 80% daily value, which is high.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
|
Beef |
per Salad |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value |
|
Total Fat |
62g |
78g |
79% |
|
Saturated Fat |
16g |
20g |
80% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
For less saturated fats per order, select the grilled chicken.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Ingredients and Allergens
Taco John’s Taco Salad is made with lettuce, house dressing, seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, house salsa, sour cream, and a tortilla shell.
Allergens
Ingredients include milk, soy, and wheat. The salad contains gluten and animal products.
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| Updated October 2025 | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Bowl Grilled Chicken | 670 | 26g | 74g | 34g | 1560mg |
| Boss Bowl Grilled Chicken | 650 | 22g | 75g | 38g | 1730mg |
| Crispy Chicken Tenders (no sauce) | 380 | 18g | 30g | 24g | 1230mg |
| Four Cheese Quesadilla | 420 | 21g | 39g | 18g | 950mg |
| Four Cheese Quesadilla Chicken | 530 | 27g | 42g | 28g | 1290mg |
| Four Cheese Quesadilla Steak | 540 | 29g | 41g | 26g | 1210mg |
| Super Nachos Beef | 770 | 39g | 81g | 22g | 1590mg |
| Super Potato Oles with Beef | 1,050 | 68g | 86g | 23g | 2780mg |
| Taco Burger | 350 | 12g | 45g | 17g | 710mg |
| Taco Salad Beef | 840 | 62g | 47g | 25g | 1420mg |
| Taco Salad Grilled Chicken | 800 | 54g | 46g | 33g | 1570mg |
| Taco Salad Crispy Chicken | 910 | 62g | 61g | 28g | 1770mg |
| Cheesy Snack Quesadilla | 230 | 13g | 19g | 9g | 390mg |
| Chicken Snack Qesadilla | 190 | 7g | 19g | 11g | 440mg |
| Jr. Crispy Chicken Wrap | 270 | 14g | 26g | 10g | 610mg |
| Nacho Crunch Burrito Beef | 320 | 14g | 34g | 11g | 770mg |
| Nacho Crunch Burrito Chicken | 350 | 16g | 34g | 15g | 880mg |
| Spicy Chicken & Potato Griller | 390 | 19g | 37g | 15g | 960mg |
| Spicy Steak & Potato Griller | 400 | 21g | 37g | 13g | 880mg |
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