Taco Bell • Keto & Low-Carb Guide • Updated June 2026
Keto Options at Taco Bell
Quick Answer: Taco Bell has 4 keto options. The lowest-carb option at Taco Bell is the Breakfast Salsa with 1g carbs (4 cal). Top pick overall: the Black Beans (51 cal, 3g protein, Nom Score B).
4Keto Options
112Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Keto Picks at Taco Bell
1
B
Black Beans
Cal
51
Prot
3g
Sod
140
Sug
0g
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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]
2
B
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco
Cal
170
Prot
7g
Sod
370
Sug
1g
Contains: MilkSoy
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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
Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
3
B
Breakfast Salsa
Cal
4
Prot
0g
Sod
50
Sug
0g
Contains: WheatSoy
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Breakfast Salsa: Breakfast Salsa (Regional) : Water, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, jalapeño peppers, food starch-modified, 2% or less of dried onion, salt, onion juice, chili peppers, dried garlic, yeast extract, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (P), potassium chloride, spices, lactic acid, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate [P]), sugar, vinegar solids, natural flavors. Contains Soy, Wheat. [certified vegan]
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Black BeansNom’s Top Pick
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Made-to-order, customizable
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]
B
51
3g
7g
140mg
2
Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Soy
Contains: MilkSoy
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. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
B
170
7g
13g
370mg
3
Breakfast Salsa
Low on nutrients. Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Wheat, Soy
Contains: WheatSoy
Breakfast Salsa: Breakfast Salsa (Regional) : Water, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, jalapeño peppers, food starch-modified, 2% or less of dried onion, salt, onion juice, chili peppers, dried garlic, yeast extract, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (P), potassium chloride, spices, lactic acid, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate [P]), sugar, vinegar solids, natural flavors. Contains Soy, Wheat. [certified vegan]
B
4
0g
1g
50mg
4
Crunchy Taco
Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Soy
Contains: MilkSoy
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. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
C
166
7g
13g
310mg
The Nom Score read
Taco Bell’s 4 keto options are led by the Black Beans: Nom Score B (75/100), 51 calories, 3g protein, and 140mg sodium. The Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco carries the most protein at 7g. The lightest is the Breakfast Salsa, at 4 calories. Most come from the Tacos menu (2 of 4). Net carbs across the picks run 1–10g.
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Taco Bell don’t meet keto criteria:
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (16 oz)
53g net carbs (max 10) — 50g sugar (max 8)
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
64g net carbs (max 10) — 60g sugar (max 8)
Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
60g net carbs (max 10) — 58g sugar (max 8)
Cheesy Roll Up
17g net carbs (max 10)
Volcano Quesarito
63g net carbs (max 10)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Keto at Taco Bell
Order a “Power Menu Bowl” with no rice, no beans—just protein, cheese, lettuce, guac
Any taco or burrito can be ordered as a bowl without the shell
Skip tortillas (20-30g carbs), rice (20g carbs), and beans (15g carbs)
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep keto snacks on hand so a keto choice is always within reach.
FAQ
Common questions about keto at Taco Bell
Is Taco Bell good for keto diets?
Taco Bell has 4 keto options; the best is the Black Beans (Nom Score B). For more variety, Jersey Mike’s Subs has 24 keto options.
What’s the best keto option at Taco Bell?
The Black Beans is the best choice with 51 calories, 3g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the lowest-carb item at Taco Bell?
The lowest-carb option at Taco Bell is the Breakfast Salsa with 1g carbs (4 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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