Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box

Taco, Regular (1 Taco)

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

170
Calories
6g
Protein
16g
Carbs
360mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Having 3 of these?
That's most of a meal right there
16

3 × 170 cal = 510 cal

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

47%
Sodium1080mg
45%
Sat Fat9g
6%
Sugar3g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
9g12%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg5%
Sodium
360mg16%
Total Carbohydrates
16g6%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
1g
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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
211.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.8 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
170 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.2 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
3.5 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%).

What's inside

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Taco, Regular healthy?

The Jack in the Box 1 Taco Taco, Regular earns a Nom Score of B (68/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Taco, Regular?

The Jack in the Box 1 Taco Taco, Regular has 170 calories, with 6g protein, 16g carbs, 1g sugar, and 360mg sodium.

What is in the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Taco, Regular?

The Jack in the Box 1 Taco Taco, Regular 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 Taco, Regular gluten-free?

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

Does the Jack in the Box 1 Taco Taco, Regular contain artificial additives?

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

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

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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