Taco Bell • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at Taco Bell
Quick Answer: Taco Bell has 32 high protein options. The highest-protein option at Taco Bell is the Grilled Cheese Burrito - Chicken with 28g protein (670 cal). Top pick overall: the Cheesy Gordita Crunch (484 cal, 20g protein, Nom Score B).
32High Protein Options
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Top High Protein Picks at Taco Bell
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B
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Cal
484
Prot
20g
Sod
835
Sug
4g
Contains: EggsMilkSoyWheat
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Gordita Flatbread: Enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, soybean oil, yeast, sugar, vital wheat gluten, contains 1% or less of, salt, corn syrup solids, oat fiber, dough conditioners (mono and di-glycerides), baking powder, soy protein isolate, enzymes, calcium propionate (P). Contains: Wheat, Soy [certified vegan]
Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (soybean, corn and/or cottonseed oil), oat fiber. [certified vegan]
Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Spicy Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, water, cultured buttermilk, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, sour cream, 2% or less of: sugar, salt, buttermilk, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, habanero pepper, natural flavor, lactic acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, glucono delta-lactone, propylene glycol alginate, calcium disodium EDTA (P), potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
2
B
Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito
Cal
680
Prot
23g
Sod
1360
Sug
5g
Contains: EggsMilkWheat
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Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]
Black Beans: Black beans, water, onion, canola oil, seasoning (water, dextrose, salt, natural flavor, corn starch, corn oil, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric), modified corn starch, salt, chili powder, garlic, onion. [certified vegan]
Seasoned Rice: Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]
Nacho Cheese Sauce: Nonfat milk, cheese whey, water, vegetable oil (canola oil, soybean oil), modified food starch, maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, sea salt, jalapeno puree, vinegar, autolyzed yeast extract, lactic acid, cellulose gum, dipotassium phosphate, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, annatto and oleoresin paprika color. Contains: Milk. [certified vegetarian]
Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Creamy Chipotle Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of chili peppers, chipotle peppers, salt, sugar, roasted garlic, natural flavor, natural smoke flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika extract (C), xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, sodium benzoate (P), potassium sorbate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (PF), citric acid, potassium chloride, maltodextrin. Contains: Egg [certified vegetarian]
Fiesta Tortilla Strips: Corn masa flour, vegetable oil (sunflower, safflower, and/or canola), beet juice, annatto extract and black carrot juice (C). [certified vegan]
3
B
Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese
Cal
480
Prot
20g
Sod
890
Sug
4g
Contains: EggsMilkSoyWheat
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Gordita Flatbread: Enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, soybean oil, yeast, sugar, vital wheat gluten, contains 1% or less of, salt, corn syrup solids, oat fiber, dough conditioners (mono and di-glycerides), baking powder, soy protein isolate, enzymes, calcium propionate (P). Contains: Wheat, Soy [certified vegan]
Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, corn, and/or soybean oil), corn flour, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese, whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, turmeric and annatto (VC), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, nonfat milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, yellow 5 & 6 (C), caramel color (C), red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk
Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Spicy Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, water, cultured buttermilk, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, sour cream, 2% or less of: sugar, salt, buttermilk, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, habanero pepper, natural flavor, lactic acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, glucono delta-lactone, propylene glycol alginate, calcium disodium EDTA (P), potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
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Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Cheesy Gordita CrunchNom’s Top Pick
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkSoyWheat
Gordita Flatbread: Enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, soybean oil, yeast, sugar, vital wheat gluten, contains 1% or less of, salt, corn syrup solids, oat fiber, dough conditioners (mono and di-glycerides), baking powder, soy protein isolate, enzymes, calcium propionate (P). Contains: Wheat, Soy [certified vegan]. Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (soybean, corn and/or cottonseed oil), oat fiber. [certified vegan]. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Spicy Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, water, cultured buttermilk, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, sour cream, 2% or less of: sugar, salt, buttermilk, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, habanero pepper, natural flavor, lactic acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, glucono delta-lactone, propylene glycol alginate, calcium disodium EDTA (P), potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
B
484
20g
44g
835mg
2
Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito
Grilled. Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Black Beans: Black beans, water, onion, canola oil, seasoning (water, dextrose, salt, natural flavor, corn starch, corn oil, onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric), modified corn starch, salt, chili powder, garlic, onion. [certified vegan]. Seasoned Rice: Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]. Nacho Cheese Sauce: Nonfat milk, cheese whey, water, vegetable oil (canola oil, soybean oil), modified food starch, maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, sea salt, jalapeno puree, vinegar, autolyzed yeast extract, lactic acid, cellulose gum, dipotassium phosphate, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, annatto and oleoresin paprika color. Contains: Milk. [certified vegetarian]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Creamy Chipotle Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of chili peppers, chipotle peppers, salt, sugar, roasted garlic, natural flavor, natural smoke flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika extract (C), xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, sodium benzoate (P), potassium sorbate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (PF), citric acid, potassium chloride, maltodextrin. Contains: Egg [certified vegetarian]. Fiesta Tortilla Strips: Corn masa flour, vegetable oil (sunflower, safflower, and/or canola), beet juice, annatto extract and black carrot juice (C). [certified vegan]
B
680
23g
72g
1360mg
3
Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkSoyWheat
Gordita Flatbread: Enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, soybean oil, yeast, sugar, vital wheat gluten, contains 1% or less of, salt, corn syrup solids, oat fiber, dough conditioners (mono and di-glycerides), baking powder, soy protein isolate, enzymes, calcium propionate (P). Contains: Wheat, Soy [certified vegan]. Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell: Ground corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, corn, and/or soybean oil), corn flour, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese, whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, turmeric and annatto (VC), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, nonfat milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, yellow 5 & 6 (C), caramel color (C), red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Spicy Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, water, cultured buttermilk, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, sour cream, 2% or less of: sugar, salt, buttermilk, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, habanero pepper, natural flavor, lactic acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, glucono delta-lactone, propylene glycol alginate, calcium disodium EDTA (P), potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
B
480
20g
43g
890mg
4
Grilled Cheese Burrito - Chicken
Grilled. Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Grilled Chicken: White meat chicken with rib meat, water, seasoning (modified potato starch, salt, yeast extract, spices, sugar, citric acid, disodium inosinate and guanylate, torula yeast, maltodextrin, dextrose, natural flavors, and 2% or less of soybean oil added as a processing aid), sodium phosphates. Seasoned Rice: Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]. Nacho Cheese Sauce: Nonfat milk, cheese whey, water, vegetable oil (canola oil, soybean oil), modified food starch, maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, sea salt, jalapeno puree, vinegar, autolyzed yeast extract, lactic acid, cellulose gum, dipotassium phosphate, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, annatto and oleoresin paprika color. Contains: Milk. [certified vegetarian]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Creamy Chipotle Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of chili peppers, chipotle peppers, salt, sugar, roasted garlic, natural flavor, natural smoke flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika extract (C), xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, sodium benzoate (P), potassium sorbate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (PF), citric acid, potassium chloride, maltodextrin. Contains: Egg [certified vegetarian]. Fiesta Tortilla Strips: Corn masa flour, vegetable oil (sunflower, safflower, and/or canola), beet juice, annatto extract and black carrot juice (C). [certified vegan]
B
670
28g
66g
1490mg
5
Grilled Cheese Burrito
Grilled. Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkSoyWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Seasoned Rice: Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]. Nacho Cheese Sauce: Nonfat milk, cheese whey, water, vegetable oil (canola oil, soybean oil), modified food starch, maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, sea salt, jalapeno puree, vinegar, autolyzed yeast extract, lactic acid, cellulose gum, dipotassium phosphate, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, annatto and oleoresin paprika color. Contains: Milk. [certified vegetarian]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Creamy Chipotle Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of chili peppers, chipotle peppers, salt, sugar, roasted garlic, natural flavor, natural smoke flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika extract (C), xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, sodium benzoate (P), potassium sorbate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (PF), citric acid, potassium chloride, maltodextrin. Contains: Egg [certified vegetarian]. Fiesta Tortilla Strips: Corn masa flour, vegetable oil (sunflower, safflower, and/or canola), beet juice, annatto extract and black carrot juice (C). [certified vegan]
B
694
25g
68g
1484mg
6
Grilled Cheese Burrito - Steak
Grilled. Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Steak: Beef, water, seasoning (modified potato starch, natural flavors, salt, brown sugar, dextrose, carrageenan, dried beef stock, cocoa powder, onion powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, tomato powder, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, garlic powder, spice, citric acid, lemon juice powder), sodium phosphates. Sauce: Water, seasoning (natural flavors, dextrose, brown sugar, salt, dried beef stock, onion powder, tomato powder, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, disodium inosinate & guanylate, garlic powder, spices, cocoa powder, citric acid, lemon juice powder).. Seasoned Rice: Enriched long grain rice, water, canola oil, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, natural flavors, tomato powder, sugar, garlic powder, spices, onion, tomato, red and green bell peppers, citric acid, paprika, onion powder, paprika (VC), disodium guanylate and inosinate, torula yeast. [certified vegan]. Nacho Cheese Sauce: Nonfat milk, cheese whey, water, vegetable oil (canola oil, soybean oil), modified food starch, maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, sea salt, jalapeno puree, vinegar, autolyzed yeast extract, lactic acid, cellulose gum, dipotassium phosphate, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, annatto and oleoresin paprika color. Contains: Milk. [certified vegetarian]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Creamy Chipotle Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of chili peppers, chipotle peppers, salt, sugar, roasted garlic, natural flavor, natural smoke flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika extract (C), xanthan gum, propylene glycol alginate, sodium benzoate (P), potassium sorbate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (PF), citric acid, potassium chloride, maltodextrin. Contains: Egg [certified vegetarian]. Fiesta Tortilla Strips: Corn masa flour, vegetable oil (sunflower, safflower, and/or canola), beet juice, annatto extract and black carrot juice (C). [certified vegan]
B
680
28g
66g
1500mg
7
Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat
Contains: MilkSoyWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Seasoned Beef: Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate & guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy. Nacho Cheese Sauce: Nonfat milk, cheese whey, water, vegetable oil (canola oil, soybean oil), modified food starch, maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of: natural flavors, sea salt, jalapeno puree, vinegar, autolyzed yeast extract, lactic acid, cellulose gum, dipotassium phosphate, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, annatto and oleoresin paprika color. Contains: Milk. [certified vegetarian]. Reduced-Fat Sour Cream: Milk, cream, modified corn starch, lactic acid, maltodextrin, citric acid, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, cellulose gel, potassium sorbate (P), cellulose gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
C
562
20g
64g
1339mg
8
Quesadilla - Chicken
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Grilled Chicken: White meat chicken with rib meat, water, seasoning (modified potato starch, salt, yeast extract, spices, sugar, citric acid, disodium inosinate and guanylate, torula yeast, maltodextrin, dextrose, natural flavors, and 2% or less of soybean oil added as a processing aid), sodium phosphates. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Creamy Jalapeno Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, jalapeno peppers, buttermilk, spices, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of: dextrose, chili powder, salt, natural flavors, sugar, onion powder, paprika (VC), minced onion, garlic powder, cocoa powder processed with alkali, dried onion, glucono-delta-lactone, modified food starch, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), sorbic acid (P), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, lactic acid, propylene glycol alginate, citric acid, acetic acid (PF), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
C
490
26g
44g
1240mg
9
Hash Brown Toasted Breakfast Burrito - Steak
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Eggs (Regional): Cage-free whole eggs, soybean oil, salt, citric acid, pepper, flavor (sunflower oil, flavors), xanthan gum, guar gum. Contains: Egg [certified vegetarian]. Steak: Beef, water, seasoning (modified potato starch, natural flavors, salt, brown sugar, dextrose, carrageenan, dried beef stock, cocoa powder, onion powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, tomato powder, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, garlic powder, spice, citric acid, lemon juice powder), sodium phosphates. Sauce: Water, seasoning (natural flavors, dextrose, brown sugar, salt, dried beef stock, onion powder, tomato powder, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, disodium inosinate & guanylate, garlic powder, spices, cocoa powder, citric acid, lemon juice powder).. Hash Browns (Regional): Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, and/or sunflower oil), salt, dextrose. Prepared in canola oil. [certified vegan]. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Creamy Jalapeno Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, jalapeno peppers, buttermilk, spices, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of: dextrose, chili powder, salt, natural flavors, sugar, onion powder, paprika (VC), minced onion, garlic powder, cocoa powder processed with alkali, dried onion, glucono-delta-lactone, modified food starch, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), sorbic acid (P), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, lactic acid, propylene glycol alginate, citric acid, acetic acid (PF), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
C
570
24g
54g
1400mg
10
Quesadilla - Steak
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat
Contains: EggsMilkWheat
Flour Tortilla: Bleached enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), contains 2% or less of salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast [yeast, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid]), sugar, dough conditioners (mono- and diglycerides, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, enzymes, wheat starch, calcium carbonate, sodium metabisulfite, cellulose, corn starch, dicalcium phosphate, with tocopherols, ascorbic acid and citric acid [added as antioxidants]), calcium propionate (P), molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified vegan]. Steak: Beef, water, seasoning (modified potato starch, natural flavors, salt, brown sugar, dextrose, carrageenan, dried beef stock, cocoa powder, onion powder, disodium inosinate & guanylate, tomato powder, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, garlic powder, spice, citric acid, lemon juice powder), sodium phosphates. Sauce: Water, seasoning (natural flavors, dextrose, brown sugar, salt, dried beef stock, onion powder, tomato powder, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, disodium inosinate & guanylate, garlic powder, spices, cocoa powder, citric acid, lemon juice powder).. Three Cheese Blend: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Creamy Jalapeno Sauce: Soybean oil, water, vinegar, jalapeno peppers, buttermilk, spices, cage-free egg yolk, 2% or less of: dextrose, chili powder, salt, natural flavors, sugar, onion powder, paprika (VC), minced onion, garlic powder, cocoa powder processed with alkali, dried onion, glucono-delta-lactone, modified food starch, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), sorbic acid (P), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, lactic acid, propylene glycol alginate, citric acid, acetic acid (PF), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
C
500
26g
44g
1260mg
The Nom Score read
Of the 32 high protein options at Taco Bell, the Cheesy Gordita Crunch rates highest — Nom Score B (71/100), on 484 calories, 20g protein, and 835mg sodium. The Grilled Cheese Burrito - Chicken carries the most protein at 28g. The lightest is the Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese, at 480 calories. Most come from the Burritos menu (5 of 10). Protein ranges 20–28g across the picks.
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What to Avoid
These items at Taco Bell don’t meet high protein criteria:
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (16 oz)
only 0g protein (min 20)
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
only 0g protein (min 20)
Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
only 0g protein (min 20)
Cheesy Roll Up
only 8g protein (min 20)
Cinnabon Delights (12 Pk - Serves 4)
only 11g protein (min 20)
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Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Taco Bell
Double the protein on any bowl or salad for extra grams
Add a side of black beans or pinto beans for plant protein
Choose grilled chicken or steak over fried options
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep high protein snacks on hand so a high protein choice is always within reach.
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at Taco Bell
Is Taco Bell good for high protein diets?
Yes — Taco Bell has 32 high protein options, topped by the Cheesy Gordita Crunch (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at Taco Bell?
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch is the best choice with 484 calories, 20g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Taco Bell?
The highest-protein option at Taco Bell is the Grilled Cheese Burrito - Chicken with 28g protein (670 cal).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from Taco Bell’s published nutrition information.
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