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Taco Bell Crunchy Taco — 1 tacoA
Fast Food · #12 of 55

Taco Bell Crunchy Taco

1 taco · Tacos & Burritos

59/100A tier
Calories17
Protein8g
Fiber3g
Sodium31mg
Sugar1g

Graded A — 59 out of 100, #12 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (97/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 170 calories — the rare fast-food item that knows restraint.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 taco)
Calories17
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g13%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 310mg13%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g16%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 59

Low sugar ×2097
Low sodium ×2077
Low saturated fat ×2074
Protein ×2031
Fiber ×1029
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#12 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Taco Bell Crunchy Taco healthy?

It grades A — 59 out of 100, #12 of 55 fast food in our system. 170 calories — the rare fast-food item that knows restraint.

How many calories are in Taco Bell Crunchy Taco?

17 calories per serving (1 taco). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Taco Bell Crunchy Taco calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.