Taco Bell • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026
Vegetarian Options at Taco Bell
Quick Answer: Taco Bell has 23 vegetarian options. The highest-protein option at Taco Bell is the Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito with 23g protein (680 cal). Top pick overall: the Black Bean Chalupa Supreme (336 cal, 10g protein, Nom Score A).
23Vegetarian Options
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ABest Grade
Top rated
Top Vegetarian Picks at Taco Bell
1
A
Black Bean Chalupa Supreme
Cal
336
Prot
10g
Sod
453
Sug
4g
Contains: MilkSoyWheat
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Chalupa 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). Prepared in canola oil. Contains: Wheat, Soy [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]
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]
Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes. [certified vegan]
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
2
B
Veggie Bowl
Cal
410
Prot
12g
Sod
850
Sug
3g
Contains: EggsMilk
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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]
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]
Guacamole: Avocado pulp (avocado, lime juice, salt), onions, tomatoes, sauce (soybean oil, water, salt, distilled vinegar, cane sugar, garlic powder, disodium inosinate and guanylate, dehydrated onion, spice, citric acid, mustard, modified corn starch, sorbic acid, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, natural flavor, calcium disodium EDTA (P). [certified vegan]
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]
Pico de Gallo: Tomatoes, onion, water, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, salt, xanthan gum. [certified vegan]
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]
Avocado Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, cultured buttermilk, water, avocado, cage-free egg yolk, vinegar, white wine vinegar, 2% or less of: salt, garlic juice, sugar, natural flavor, lemon and lime juice concentrate, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, onion, garlic, lactic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, turmeric oleoresin (VC), fruit juice (VC), fruit juice concentrate (VC), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
3
B
Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito
Cal
400
Prot
9g
Sod
950
Sug
3g
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]
Seasoned Refried Beans: Pinto beans, soybean oil, seasoning (salt, sugar, spice, beet powder (VC), natural flavors, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, corn flour, trehalose, modified cornstarch). [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]
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]
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]
Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
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Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Black Bean Chalupa SupremeNom’s Top Pick
Great sat fat & portion. Light on protein. · Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat
Contains: MilkSoyWheat
Chalupa 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). Prepared in canola oil. Contains: Wheat, Soy [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]. 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]. Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]. Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes. [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
A
336
10g
36g
453mg
2
Veggie Bowl
Whole food salad. Great sugar & fiber. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Contains: Eggs, Milk
Contains: EggsMilk
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]. 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]. Guacamole: Avocado pulp (avocado, lime juice, salt), onions, tomatoes, sauce (soybean oil, water, salt, distilled vinegar, cane sugar, garlic powder, disodium inosinate and guanylate, dehydrated onion, spice, citric acid, mustard, modified corn starch, sorbic acid, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, natural flavor, calcium disodium EDTA (P). [certified vegan]. 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]. Pico de Gallo: Tomatoes, onion, water, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, salt, xanthan gum. [certified vegan]. 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]. Avocado Ranch Sauce: Soybean oil, cultured buttermilk, water, avocado, cage-free egg yolk, vinegar, white wine vinegar, 2% or less of: salt, garlic juice, sugar, natural flavor, lemon and lime juice concentrate, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, onion, garlic, lactic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, turmeric oleoresin (VC), fruit juice (VC), fruit juice concentrate (VC), disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, propylene glycol alginate, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P), calcium disodium EDTA (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]
B
410
12g
48g
850mg
3
Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · 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]. Seasoned Refried Beans: Pinto beans, soybean oil, seasoning (salt, sugar, spice, beet powder (VC), natural flavors, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, corn flour, trehalose, modified cornstarch). [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]. 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]. 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]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
B
400
9g
56g
950mg
4
Hash Brown
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Made-to-order, customizable
Hash Browns (Regional): Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola, corn, cottonseed, soybean, and/or sunflower oil), salt, dextrose. Prepared in canola oil. [certified vegan]
B
167
2g
14g
335mg
5
Bean Burrito
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Wheat
Contains: MilkWheat
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 Refried Beans: Pinto beans, soybean oil, seasoning (salt, sugar, spice, beet powder (VC), natural flavors, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, corn flour, trehalose, modified cornstarch). [certified vegan]. Red Sauce: Water, seasoning (maltodextrin, modified corn starch, paprika, salt, tomato powder, spices, natural flavors, paprika (VC), onion powder, xanthan gum, malic acid, vitamin C, citric acid, torula yeast). [certified vegan]. Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]. Onions: Fresh onions. [certified vegan]
B
360
13g
54g
1084mg
6
Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito - Fiesta Potato
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · 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]. Potato Bites: Potatoes, soybean oil, enriched wheat flour, tapioca starch, salt, rice flour, dextrin, spices, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, natural flavor, modified food starch, guar gum, paprika and turmeric (VC), dextrose. Prepared in canola oil. Contains: Wheat [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]
B
340
9g
44g
770mg
7
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · 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]. Potato Bites: Potatoes, soybean oil, enriched wheat flour, tapioca starch, salt, rice flour, dextrin, spices, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, natural flavor, modified food starch, guar gum, paprika and turmeric (VC), dextrose. Prepared in canola oil. Contains: Wheat [certified vegan]. 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]. 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
237
5g
28g
472mg
8
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
9
Quesadilla - Cheese
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]. 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
440
18g
43g
980mg
The Nom Score read
Taco Bell’s 23 vegetarian options are led by the Black Bean Chalupa Supreme: Nom Score A (84/100), 336 calories, 10g protein, and 453mg sodium. The Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito carries the most protein at 23g. The lightest is the Hash Brown, at 167 calories. Most come from the Burritos menu (3 of 9). Protein ranges 2–23g across the picks.
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These items at Taco Bell don’t meet vegetarian criteria:
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (16 oz)
not flagged vegetarian
Orange Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
not flagged vegetarian
Vanilla Cream Soda Freeze (20 oz)
not flagged vegetarian
Volcano Quesarito
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Breakfast California Crunchwrap - Sausage
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention pork
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Common questions about vegetarian at Taco Bell
Is Taco Bell good for vegetarian diets?
Yes — Taco Bell has 23 vegetarian options, topped by the Black Bean Chalupa Supreme (Nom Score A).
What’s the best vegetarian option at Taco Bell?
The Black Bean Chalupa Supreme is the best choice with 336 calories, 10g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the highest-protein item at Taco Bell?
The highest-protein option at Taco Bell is the Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito with 23g protein (680 cal).
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