Taco Bell

Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco

Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

270

Calories

15g

Protein

19g

Carbs

520mg

Sodium

Allergens

EggsMilk

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2 × 270 cal = 540 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

45%

Sodium1040mg

60%

Sat Fat12g

Sugar2g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

15g19%

Saturated Fat

6g30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

50mg17%

Sodium

520mg23%

Total Carbohydrates

19g7%

Dietary Fiber

4g14%

Total Sugars

Protein

15g30%

* 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

Score capped — deep-fried preparation

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

192.6 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

2.2 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

0.4 g/100cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

270 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

1.5 g/100cal

Best →

excellentTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

5.6 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%).

Ingredients

Taco Shell

Ground corn, vegetable oil (soybean, corn and/or cottonseed oil), oat fiber. [certified vegan]

Grilled Chicken

White meat chicken with rib meat, water, seasoning (modified potato starch, salt, yeast extract, spices, sugar, citric acid, disodium inosinate and guanylate, torula yeast, maltodextrin, dextrose, natural flavors, and 2% or less of soybean oil added as a processing aid), sodium phosphates

Pico de Gallo

Tomatoes, onion, water, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, salt, xanthan gum. [certified vegan]

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]

Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco healthy?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco earns a Nom Score of C (60/100). Deep fried. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco has 270 calories, with 15g protein, 19g carbs, 1g sugar, and 520mg sodium.

What is in the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco is made from 5 components: Taco Shell, Grilled Chicken, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Ranch Sauce, Cheddar Cheese. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco does not list wheat or gluten. It may be prepared in a shared kitchen, so confirm with Taco Bell if you have celiac disease.

Does the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco contain artificial additives?

The Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: sodium benzoate, propylene glycol.

What is the Nom Score of the Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco?

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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