Taco Bell's Crunchy Taco

Taco Bell's Crunchy Taco is a signature fast-food item featuring a crispy, fried corn tortilla shell filled with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, and cheddar cheese. It's a staple of the Tex-Mex-inspired menu offered by the American chain Taco Bell, founded in California in 1962.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A single Crunchy Taco is relatively high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein, providing roughly 170 calories per serving. It offers key nutrients like iron and calcium, but is also notable for its sodium content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	13 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	310 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg

Per 1 taco (78 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Crunchy Taco represents the Americanization of Mexican cuisine into a convenient, mass-produced format. Nutritionally, the hard shell is a defining feature, providing a satisfying textural contrast that has become iconic in fast-food culture.