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Soft Taco – Beef — Calories & Nutrition Facts

A warm flour tortilla folded around seasoned beef, lettuce, and cheddar cheese. Just 180 calories — the soft, simple alternative to the Crunchy Taco.

Quantity

1

180 Calories

🟢 Light Meal — 9% of Daily Value

8g

Fat

4g

Sat Fat

18g

Carbs

1g

Sugar

9g

Protein

500mg

Sodium

% Daily Value Breakdown

Total Fat8g (10%)
Saturated Fat4g (20%)
Cholesterol25mg (8%)
Sodium500mg (22%)
Total Carbs18g (7%)
Dietary Fiber3g (11%)
Added Sugars1g (2%)
Protein9g (18%)

* Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet. Your daily values may differ.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 taco

Amount Per Serving

Calories180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 500mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 1g
Incl. Added Sugars 1g2%
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How Does It Compare?

Crunchy Taco170 cal
Soft Taco – Chicken160 cal
Soft Taco Supreme – Beef200 cal
Spicy Potato Soft Taco240 cal
Soft Taco – Beef180 cal

Burn It Off — Exercise Calculator

How long would it take to burn off 180 calories?

40 min

Walking

18 min

Running

24 min

Cycling

36 min

Weights

* Estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) person. Actual burn varies by weight, intensity, and metabolism.

Daily Budget Impact

Weight Loss (1,500 cal)12%

1320 cal remaining

Maintenance (2,000 cal)9%

1820 cal remaining

Muscle Gain (2,500 cal)7%

2320 cal remaining

Best Time to Enjoy

Best enjoyed as part of a balanced meal. Pair with a lean protein source and vegetables to round out the nutrition.

Quick Stats

Calories180
Protein9g
Total Fat8g
Carbs18g
Sugar1g
Sodium500mg
Fiber3g

Allergens

MilkWheatSoy

Health Tips

  • •At 180 calories with 9g protein, this is a solid low-calorie taco choice.
  • •The flour tortilla adds 5g more carbs than a crunchy corn shell (18g vs 13g).
  • •500mg sodium (22% DV) is higher than the Crunchy Taco (310mg) due to the flour tortilla.
  • •8g fat is slightly less than the Crunchy Taco (9g) — the corn shell is fried, the flour tortilla is not.
  • •The soft tortilla is easier to eat on-the-go without crumbling.
  • •Great for building: 3 Soft Tacos = 540 cal, 27g protein.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Soft Taco Beef?▼

The Soft Taco Beef has 180 calories with 8g fat, 18g carbs, 3g fiber, 1g sugar, and 9g protein.

Is a Soft Taco healthier than a Crunchy Taco?▼

The Soft Taco (180 cal, 9g protein) has 10 more calories than the Crunchy Taco (170 cal, 7g protein) but 2g more protein. The Crunchy Taco has less sodium (310mg vs 500mg). Overall, they are very similar.

How does the Beef Soft Taco compare to the Chicken?▼

The Chicken version (160 cal, 12g protein) has 20 fewer calories and 3g more protein. Chicken wins on both metrics.

How many Soft Tacos make a full meal?▼

Two (360 cal, 18g protein) are a light meal. Three (540 cal, 27g protein) are a standard meal.

Nutrition Deep Dive

Soft Taco Beef — Nutrition Facts & Comparison Guide

The Soft Taco Beef is Taco Bell's simple, approachable taco — a warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, lettuce, and cheddar cheese. At 180 calories with 9g protein, it's a reliable low-calorie choice.

Soft vs Crunchy: The Shell Showdown

Soft Taco: 180 cal, 9g protein, 500mg sodium. Crunchy Taco: 170 cal, 7g protein, 310mg sodium. The Soft wins on protein but loses on sodium.

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