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Crunchy Taco

The Taco Bell Crunchy Taco has 166 calories, with 7g protein, 13g carbs, 0g sugar, and 310mg sodium.

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

166
Calories
7g
Protein
13g
Carbs
310mg
Sodium

Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from Taco Bell.

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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 × 166 cal = 498 cal

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

40%
Sodium930mg
60%
Sat Fat12g
0%
Sugar0g

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

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
166

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
9g12%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
24mg8%
Sodium
310mg13%
Total Carbohydrates
13g5%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
7g14%

* 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 BreakdownC
Score capped — deep-fried preparation
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
186.7 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.4 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.0 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
166 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.8 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.2 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%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Taco Shell
Ground corn, vegetable oil (soybean, corn and/or cottonseed oil), oat fiber. [certified vegan]
Seasoned Beef
Beef, water, seasoning [cellulose, chili pepper, maltodextrin, salt, oats, soy lecithin, spices, tomato powder, sugar, onion powder, citric acid, natural flavors (including smoke flavor), torula yeast, cocoa, disodium inosinate &amp; guanylate, dextrose, lactic acid, modified corn starch], salt, sodium phosphates. Contains: Soy
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]

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Taco Bell Crunchy Taco healthy?

The Taco Bell Crunchy 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 Crunchy Taco?

The Taco Bell Crunchy Taco has 166 calories, with 7g protein, 13g carbs, 0g sugar, and 310mg sodium.

What is in the Taco Bell Crunchy Taco?

The Taco Bell Crunchy Taco is made from 4 components: Taco Shell, Seasoned Beef, Iceberg Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Taco Bell Crunchy Taco gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the Taco Bell Crunchy 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 Crunchy Taco contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Taco Bell Crunchy Taco ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Taco Bell Crunchy 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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