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Monster Tacos
Jack in the Box

Monster Tacos

Great sugar. Watch the sodium.

470
Calories
22g
Protein
40g
Carbs
1380mg
Sodium
Allergens
SoyMilkWheat
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A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 470 cal = 470 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

60%
Sodium1380mg
50%
Sat Fat10g
8%
Sugar4g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
470

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
26g33%
Saturated Fat
10g50%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg20%
Sodium
1380mg60%
Total Carbohydrates
40g15%
Dietary Fiber
4g14%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
22g44%

* 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
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
293.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.1 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.9 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
470 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.9 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.7 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box Monster Tacos healthy?

The Jack in the Box Monster Tacos earns a Nom Score of C (61/100). Great sugar. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box Monster Tacos?

The Jack in the Box Monster Tacos has 470 calories, with 22g protein, 40g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1380mg sodium.

Is the Jack in the Box Monster Tacos gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Jack in the Box Monster Tacos lists wheat or gluten.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box Monster Tacos?

It scores C — moderate. 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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