Jack in the Box

Beef Taco (1 Taco)

Great portion. Watch the sodium.

190

Calories

Protein

17g

Carbs

320mg

Sodium

Allergens

SoyMilkWheat

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Thinking of ordering 3?

That would make a full meal

How many are you thinking?

3 × 190 cal = 570 cal

Here's what 3 of these means for your daily nutrition

42%

Sodium960mg

45%

Sat Fat9g

18%

Sugar9g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

190

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

11g14%

Saturated Fat

3g15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

15mg5%

Sodium

320mg14%

Total Carbohydrates

17g6%

Dietary Fiber

2g7%

Total Sugars

Protein

6g12%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown

NomScore

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

168.4 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

1.6 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

1.6 g/100cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

190 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

1.1 g/100cal

Best →

goodTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

3.2 g/100cal

Best →

moderateTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Regular Taco

Beef, Water, Ground Dark Chicken, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Defatted Soy Grits, Seasoning [Chili Pepper, Corn Maltodextrin, Spices, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Salt, Garlic Powder, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy, Wheat) Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Succinic Acid], Salt, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent). TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Lime. OR TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Hydrated Lime. Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco healthy?

The Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco earns a Nom Score of B (71/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco?

The Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco has 190 calories, with 6g protein, 17g carbs, 3g sugar, and 320mg sodium.

What is in the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco?

The Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco is made from 1 component: Regular Taco. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco lists wheat or gluten.

Does the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco contain artificial additives?

The Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: MSG, caramel color.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Beef Taco?

It scores B — good. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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