Calories in TACO BELL, Soft Taco with chicken, cheese and lettuce
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TACO BELL, Soft Taco with chicken, cheese and lettuce contains 189 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 each taco (98 g) provides about 185 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 28% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 23% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Trans fat C | 0.11 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium M | 613 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.7 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 1.3 g | |
| Protein M | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 8.7 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.2 mg | 32% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.75 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 69 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.12 µg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 122 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 244 mg | 20% |
| Potassium M | 217 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.76 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 12.7 µg | 23% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 28%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 30%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.3 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1.2 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat6.4 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium613 mgabove the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 13.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.37 g |
| Fructose M | 0.53 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.4 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.57 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.6 g |
| Leucine M | 1.1 g |
| Lysine M | 1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.32 g |
| Cystine M | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.59 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.44 g |
| Valine M | 0.68 g |
| Arginine M | 0.72 g |
| Histidine M | 0.45 g |
| Alanine M | 0.64 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.7 g |
| Glycine M | 0.51 g |
| Proline M | 0.8 g |
| Serine M | 0.61 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.15 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.033 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.053 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.063 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.83 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.026 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.019 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.008 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.077 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.086 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| Beta-carotene M | 15 µg |
|---|---|
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.98 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.47 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 58.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Energy C | 791 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 25 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 4.4 µg |
| Folic acid M | 30 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 18 µg |
Other forms of TACO BELL
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TACO BELL, Original Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce | 229 | 8.9 g | 19.9 g | 12.7 g |
| TACO BELL, Soft Taco with beef, cheese and lettuce | 206 | 9.3 g | 20.2 g | 9.8 g |
| TACO BELL, BURRITO SUPREME with chicken | 179 | 9.8 g | 20.5 g | 6.4 g |
| TACO BELL, BURRITO SUPREME with steak | 183 | 9.1 g | 20.3 g | 7.3 g |
| TACO BELL, Nachos | 350 | 4.3 g | 34.9 g | 21.5 g |
| TACO BELL, Nachos Supreme | 223 | 6.2 g | 21.4 g | 12.5 g |
| TACO BELL, Soft Taco with steak | 225 | 11.8 g | 17.2 g | 12.1 g |
| TACO BELL, Bean Burrito | 209 | 7.4 g | 31.2 g | 6.1 g |
| TACO BELL, BURRITO SUPREME with beef | 183 | 7 g | 23.4 g | 6.8 g |
| TACO BELL, Taco Salad | 170 | 6.7 g | 15.1 g | 9.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, taco with chicken, lettuce and cheese, soft | 189 | 13.3 g | 19.7 g | 6.4 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich or sub, restaurant | 183 | 13.2 g | 19.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Turkey and ham sandwich on white, with cheese | 195 | 14 g | 19.2 g | 6.8 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich on white | 190 | 12.9 g | 21.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, chicken and rice, entree, prepared | 174 | 12 g | 20 g | 5.1 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, no sauce | 190 | 12.6 g | 17.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich on wheat | 189 | 13.7 g | 20.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Gyro sandwich | 184 | 11.2 g | 18.8 g | 6.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in TACO BELL?
100 g of TACO BELL has 189 kcal. 1 each taco (98 g): about 185 kcal.
Is TACO BELL high in protein?
TACO BELL contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in 1 each taco (98 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is above the median (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in TACO BELL?
TACO BELL has 19.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in TACO BELL?
TACO BELL contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does TACO BELL contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (32% DV), selenium (23% DV), phosphorus (20% DV), Folate (B9) (17% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in TACO BELL?
100 g contains 613 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170732. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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