Low-calorie items at Taco Bell
153 of the 188 items in Taco Bell’s nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, at 270 calories and 15 g of protein; 29 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
Top 15 of 29
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
 Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco | 270 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 520 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets5 Piece | 320 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 1,080 |
 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt | 320 | 20 | 30 | 14 | 750 |
 Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider - Creamy Chipotle Sauce | 320 | 16 | 36 | 12 | 860 |
 Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider - Diablo Ranch | 320 | 16 | 35 | 13 | 860 |
 Chalupa Supreme - Chicken | 330 | 15 | 30 | 17 | 580 |
| Cheesy Gordita Crunch Sliders - Chicken | 340 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 700 |
| Cheesy Gordita Crunch Sliders - Steak | 340 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 770 |
 Chalupa Supreme - Steak | 340 | 15 | 30 | 18 | 590 |
| Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker | 350 | 16 | 40 | 15 | 890 |
| Cheesy Gordita Crunch Sliders - Beef | 350 | 15 | 30 | 19 | 750 |
 Burrito Supreme - Chicken | 370 | 19 | 49 | 11 | 1,170 |
 Chicken Enchilada Burrito | 370 | 18 | 50 | 11 | 1,150 |
 Burrito Supreme - Steak | 380 | 19 | 50 | 12 | 1,180 |
 Chili Cheese Burrito | 380 | 15 | 41 | 17 | 970 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
Top 10 of 19
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
 Lowfat MilkFederal (Regional) | 80 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Taco - Chicken | 160 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 510 |
 Pintos N Cheese | 170 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 680 |
 Cheesy Roll Up | 170 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 420 |
 Crunchy Taco | 170 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 310 |
| Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco | 170 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 370 |
| Soft Taco Supreme - Chicken | 180 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 520 |
 Soft Taco - Beef | 180 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 500 |
 Crunchy Taco Supreme | 190 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 320 |
 Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco Supreme | 190 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 380 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Taco Bell publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| New | Pineapple Citrus Fuego Energy | 50 |
| Cantina Chicken Menu | Avocado Salsa Verde Packet | 50 |
| Tacos | Soft Taco - Chicken | 160 |
| Burritos | Bean Burrito | 360 |
| Nachos | Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce | 220 |
| Quesadillas | Quesadilla - Cheese | 440 |
| Specialties | Cheesy Roll Up | 170 |
| Sides & Sweets | Black Beans | 50 |
| Drinks | Hot Coffee with Creamer | 45 |
| Live Más Café | Cold Brew - Black16 oz | 10 |
| Luxe Value Menu | Mini Taco Salad | 280 |
| Breakfast | Vanilla Creamer | 20 |
| Dirty Sodas | Diet Dr Pepper Dirty Soda16 oz | 45 |
| Fountain Beverages | Mtn Dew Baja Blast Zero Sugar16 fl oz | 5 |
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Taco Bell?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco at 270 calories, according to Taco Bell’s nutrition information.
How many Taco Bell items are under 500 calories?
153 of 188 at their first listed size, and 113 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the Taco Bell menu
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Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with protein (24 chains).
Sources
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