Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco
Taco Bell

Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

170
Calories
7g
Protein
13g
Carbs
370mg
Sodium
Allergens
MilkSoy
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16

3 × 170 cal = 510 cal

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

48%
Sodium1110mg
60%
Sat Fat12g
6%
Sugar3g

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

Nutrition Facts
Calories
170

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
10g13%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg8%
Sodium
370mg16%
Total Carbohydrates
13g5%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
1g
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 Breakdown
NomScore
B
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
217.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.4 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
1.8 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.1 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

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
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 Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco healthy?

The Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco earns a Nom Score of B (67/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco?

The Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco has 170 calories, with 7g protein, 13g carbs, 1g sugar, and 370mg sodium.

What is in the Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco?

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

Is the Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco gluten-free?

Based on the allergen information, the Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos 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 Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco contain artificial additives?

The Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco lists 5 commonly-flagged additives: MSG, caramel color, Yellow 5, Red 40, artificial flavor.

What is the Nom Score of the Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco?

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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