Taco Bell Nutrition Facts
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts and History
Taco Bell is an American restaurant which specializes in Mexican style food. It was first opened in 1962 in Downey, California. Five years down the line they already had 100 restaurants operating. As of 2009 there were 6,446 Taco Bell restaurant operating. It is sad to note though that the founder, Glen Bell, passed away in January 2010. He however, lived his dream and left a legacy of good food.
Taco Bell has had a positive impact on communities and society by having a feeding program. They have been feeding the hungry is association with United Nations World Food Programme. Like Subway restaurant, McDonald's and KFC fast food outlets, Taco Bell is also trying to be health conscious in the meals they serve up. Nutrition facts for Taco Bell have shown that most of their meals have had trans fat cut out or reduced. Trans fats are not good for the good health of our bodies.
It's important for us to know the fast food nutrition facts of the fast foods that we eat. Together with soda nutrition facts as most of us have our meals with soft drinks. This will help us to balance our daily calorie needs and avoid over-eating which will lead to obesity. We will now take a look at the nutrition facts of some of the foods off the Taco Bell menu.
The percent daily values (DV)/ recommended daily allowance (RDA) percentages in this article are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. The recommended limits for a 2,000 calorie a day diet are 20g saturated fat and 2,300mg sodium. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Cantina Taco- Steak
This has two freshly grilled, warm corn tortillas filled with marinated steak, freshly chopped onions and cilantro with a lime wedge on the side.
- Serving Size- 113g
- Calories- 160
- Calories from Fat- 25
- Saturated Fat- 1g, 5% of DV
- Total Fat- 2.5g, 4% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 15mg, 5% of DV
- Sodium- 270mg, 11% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 26g, 9% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 3g, 12% of DV
- Sugars- 2g
- Protein- 9g, 18% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- N/A
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Cantina Taco- Chicken
These are two freshly grilled, warm corn tortillas filled with marinated all-white-meat chicken, freshly chopped onions and cilantro with a lime wedge on the side.
- Serving Size- 113g
- Calories- 170
- Calories from Fat- 20
- Saturated Fat- 0.5g, 2% of DV
- Total Fat- 2.5g, 4% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 25mg, 8% of DV
- Sodium- 350mg, 15% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 27g, 9% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 3g, 12% of DV
- Sugars- 1g
- Protein- 11g, 22% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- N/A
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Cantina Taco- Carnitas
These are two freshly grilled, warm corn tortillas filled with slow-roasted carnitas shredded pork, freshly chopped onions and cilantro with a lime wedge on the side.
- Serving Size- 113g
- Calories- 200
- Calories from Fat- 60
- Saturated Fat- 2g, 10% of DV
- Total Fat- 7g, 11% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 35mg, 12% of DV
- Sodium- 260mg, 11% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 26g, 9% DV
- Dietary Fiber- 3g, 12% of DV
- Sugars- 1g
- Protein- 9g, 18% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- N/A
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Chicken Burrito Grilled
This is a warm flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, seasoned rice, creamy avocado ranch sauce and topped with cheddar cheese.
- Serving Size- 177g
- Calories- 440
- Calories from Fat- 180
- Saturated Fat- 5g, 25% of DV
- Total Fat- 20g, 31% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 40mg, 13% of DV
- Sodium- 1260mg, 52% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 48g, 16% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 3g, 12% of DV
- Sugars- 3g
- Protein- 16g, 32% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- yes
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Bean Burrito
This also has cheese, onions and sauce.
- Serving size- 198g
- Calories- 370
- Calories from Fat- 108
- Saturated Fat- 3.5g, 18% of DV
- Total Fat- 12g, 18% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 10mg, 3% of DV
- Sodium- 1080mg, 45% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 54g, 18% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 12g, 48% of DV
- Sugars- 3g
- Protein- 13g, 26% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- (-)
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Fresco Crunchy Beef Taco
This has lettuce, seasoned ground beef, Fiesta salsa and a crispy, crunchy yellow corn taco shell.
- Serving Size- 92g
- Calories- 150
- Calories from Fat- 70
- Saturated Fat- 2.5g, 12% of DV
- Total Fat- 8g, 12% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 20mg, 7% of DV
- Sodium- 370mg, 15% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 13g, 4% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 3g, 12% of DV
- Sugars- 1g
- Protein- 7g, 14% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- (-)
- Serving Size- 184g
- Calories- 530
- Calories from Fat- 250
- Saturated Fat- 12g
- Total Fat- 28g
- Trans Fat- 0.5g
- Cholesterol- 75mg
- Sodium- 1320mg
- Carbohydrates- 41g
- Dietary Fiber- 4g
- Sugars- 3g
- Protein- 28g
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- (-)
- Serving Size- 35g
- Calories- 150
- Calories from Fat- 40
- Saturated Fat- 1g, 5% of DV
- Total Fat- 4.5g, 7% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 0mg
- Sodium- 190mg, 8% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 27g, 9% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 0g
- Sugars- 3g
- Protein- 1g, 2% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- N/A
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Chicken Flatbread Sandwich
This is a warm, square-cut flatbread, filled with marinated all-white-meat chicken, and a melty three-cheese blend of cheddar, pepper jack, and mozzarella topped off with chipotle sauce and melted to perfection.
- Serving Size- 109g
- Calories- 290
- Calories from Fat- 140
- Saturated Fat- 3.5g, 18% of DV
- Total Fat- 15g, 23% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 35mg, 12% of DV
- Sodium- 720mg, 30% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 23g, 8% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 2g, 8% of DV
- Sugars- 5g
- Protein- 15g, 30% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- (-)
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Fresco Burrito Supreme- Steak
- Serving Size- 241g
- Calories- 350
- Calories from Fat- 81
- Saturated Fat- 2.5g, 12% of DV
- Total Fat- 9g, 14% of DV
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 15mg, 5% of DV
- Sodium- 1260mg, 52% of DV
- Carbohydrates- 50g, 17% of DV
- Dietary Fiber- 6g, 24% of DV
- Sugars- 5g
- Protein- 17g, 34% of DV
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- (-)
- Serving Size- 153g
- Calories- 410
- Calories from Fat- 240
- Saturated Fat- 5g
- Total Fat- 26g
- Trans Fat- 0.5g
- Cholesterol- 35mg
- Sodium- 730mg
- Carbohydrates- 31g
- Dietary Fiber- 5g
- Sugars- 4g
- Protein- 13g
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- yes
- Serving Size- 153g
- Calories- 340
- Calories from Fat- 160
- Saturated Fat- 2g
- Total Fat- 18g
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 25mg
- Sodium- 770mg
- Carbohydrates- 30g
- Dietary Fiber- 3g
- Sugars- 4g
- Protein- 15g
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- (-)
Taco Bell Nutrition Facts Crunchwrap Supreme
This is a warm nacho cheese sauce, crunchy tostada shell, cool sour cream, seasoned beef, fresh lettuce and tomatoes wrapped in a large flour tortilla and grilled. In 2005 the crunchwrap supreme became Taco Bell's most successful product introduction. It became a permanent menu addition in January 2006.
- Serving Size- 254g
- Calories- 540
- Calories from Fat- 190
- Saturated Fat- 7g
- Total Fat- 21g
- Trans Fat- 0g
- Cholesterol- 30mg
- Sodium- 1220mg
- Carbohydrates- 71g
- Dietary Fiber- 7g
- Sugars- 7g
- Protein- 17g
- Fresco style meats 25% reduction in fat- yes
So if you are to remember anything at all in your healthy eating endeavor, remember to eat according to your calorie needs and eat according to the food pyramid guidelines. That way you will eat from every food group which is important for our bodies. That's because every food group has important minerals, vitamins and nutrients vital for our bodies which may not all be found in each and every other food group.
