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Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese

The Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese has 480 calories, with 20g protein, 43g carbs, 4g sugar, and 890mg sodium.

Great sugar. Watch the sodium.

480
Calories
20g
Protein
43g
Carbs
890mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 480 cal = 480 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

39%
Sodium890mg
50%
Sat Fat10g
8%
Sugar4g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
480

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
26g33%
Saturated Fat
10g50%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg17%
Sodium
890mg39%
Total Carbohydrates
43g16%
Dietary Fiber
5g18%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
20g40%

* 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
185.4 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.1 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
480 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
1.0 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 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

Gordita Flatbread
Enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, water, soybean oil, yeast, sugar, vital wheat gluten, contains 1% or less of, salt, corn syrup solids, oat fiber, dough conditioners (mono and di-glycerides), baking powder, soy protein isolate, enzymes, calcium propionate (P). Contains: Wheat, Soy [certified vegan]
Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell
Ground corn, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola, corn, and/or soybean oil), corn flour, seasoning (maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese, whey, monosodium glutamate, buttermilk, romano cheese, whey protein concentrate, onion powder, disodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, dextrose, tomato powder, lactose, spices, turmeric and annatto (VC), lactic acid, citric acid, sugar, garlic powder, nonfat milk, red and green bell pepper powder, disodium inosinate &amp; guanylate, yellow 5 &amp; 6 (C), caramel color (C), red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk
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
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (VC)), anti-caking agent. Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Iceberg Lettuce
Fresh iceberg lettuce [certified vegan]
Three Cheese Blend
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [P], Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend [VC], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified vegetarian]
Spicy Ranch Sauce
Soybean oil, water, cultured buttermilk, vinegar, cage-free egg yolk, sour cream, 2% or less of: sugar, salt, buttermilk, spice, garlic powder, onion powder, habanero pepper, natural flavor, lactic acid, citric acid, xanthan gum, glucono delta-lactone, propylene glycol alginate, calcium disodium EDTA (P), potassium sorbate (P), sodium benzoate (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified vegetarian]

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese healthy?

The Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese earns a Nom Score of B (68/100). Great sugar. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese?

The Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese has 480 calories, with 20g protein, 43g carbs, 4g sugar, and 890mg sodium.

What is in the Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese?

The Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese is made from 7 components: Gordita Flatbread, Doritos® Locos Nacho Cheese Taco Shell, Seasoned Beef, Cheddar Cheese, Iceberg Lettuce, Three Cheese Blend, Spicy Ranch Sauce. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese lists wheat or gluten.

Does the Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese contain artificial additives?

The Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese lists 7 commonly-flagged additives: MSG, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, caramel color, Yellow 5, Red 40, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the Taco Bell Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese?

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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