Taco Bell Crunchy Taco vs Soft Taco: Nutrition Comparison
The Taco Bell crunchy taco and soft taco are two of the most iconic fast food items in the United States and represent the same filling in two different shell formats. The crunchy taco uses a corn shell that is fried, while the soft taco uses a flour tortilla. The calorie and nutrient differences between them are relatively modest. The crunchy shell adds a small amount of additional fat from frying, while the soft flour tortilla contributes slightly more carbohydrates. Both are among the lower-calorie options on the Taco Bell menu. The choice between them is largely one of texture preference rather than meaningful nutritional difference.
Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient |
1 Taco (100.0g)
|
1 Taco (100.0g)
|
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | 180 kcal |
| Total Fat | 10 g | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 490 mg |
| Total Carbs | 13 g | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 8 g | 9 g |
* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.
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