Getting more protein for less
Chicken and steak beat beef on protein at Taco Bell: the Steak Quesadilla has 26 g against 15 g in the beef Crunchwrap Supreme. Per dollar, two value items win — the 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt (20 g of protein for $2.49) and the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito (20 g for $2.99). Asking for extra meat is possible in the app for a small charge.
High-protein orders
- Two Cheesy Double Beef Burritos: 40 g of protein for $5.98.
- Chicken Quesadilla and a Crunchy Taco: 33 g for $8.93.
- Breakfast: the Steak Breakfast Quesadilla has 28 g of protein for $5.09.
Protein per dollar for the whole menu: best value at Taco Bell.
High Protein items with prices
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets | $7.99 | $7.49 – $9.99 | 640 |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla | $6.99 | $6.49 – $8.49 | 570 |
| Breakfast Quesadilla (steak) | $5.09 | $3.99 – $5.99 | 500 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | $6.94 | $5.99 – $8.79 | 490 |
| Steak Quesadilla | $7.39 | $5.99 – $8.99 | 500 |
| 5 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets | $4.99 | $4.49 – $5.99 | 320 |
| Cantina Chicken Bowl | $8.89 | $8.19 – $10.99 | 580 |
| Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (steak) | $4.99 | $4.09 – $6.29 | 560 |
| Grilled Cheese Burrito | $6.39 | $4.99 – $7.49 | 690 |
| Breakfast Quesadilla (bacon) | $4.79 | $3.59 – $5.59 | 500 |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito | $6.79 | $5.29 – $8.59 | 530 |
| Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito | $5.99 | $4.49 – $7.19 | 680 |
| Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (bacon) | $4.79 | $3.49 – $5.89 | 570 |
| Breakfast Crunchwrap (bacon) | $4.99 | $3.89 – $5.79 | 660 |
| Breakfast Crunchwrap (sausage) | $4.99 | $3.89 – $5.99 | 740 |
| Breakfast California Crunchwrap | $4.99 | $3.89 – $6.19 | 640 |
| Cheesy Gordita Crunch | $5.94 | $5.49 – $7.69 | 480 |
| Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch | $6.29 | $5.29 – $7.99 | 480 |
| Cheesy Double Beef Burrito | $2.99 | $2.89 – $3.69 | 560 |
| 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt | $2.49 | $2.29 – $3.69 | 320 |
Nutrition
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets | 640 | 51 g | 26 g | 50 g | 2140 mg |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla | 570 | 33 g | 28 g | 46 g | 1410 mg |
| Breakfast Quesadilla (steak) | 500 | 28 g | 23 g | 43 g | 1290 mg |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 490 | 26 g | 23 g | 44 g | 1240 mg |
| Steak Quesadilla | 500 | 26 g | 24 g | 44 g | 1260 mg |
| 5 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets | 320 | 26 g | 13 g | 25 g | 1080 mg |
| Cantina Chicken Bowl | 580 | 26 g | 29 g | 55 g | 1320 mg |
| Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (steak) | 560 | 26 g | 27 g | 53 g | 1360 mg |
| Grilled Cheese Burrito | 690 | 25 g | 36 g | 68 g | 1480 mg |
| Breakfast Quesadilla (bacon) | 500 | 25 g | 26 g | 42 g | 1240 mg |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito | 530 | 24 g | 28 g | 44 g | 1190 mg |
| Black Bean Grilled Cheese Burrito | 680 | 23 g | 33 g | 72 g | 1360 mg |
| Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (bacon) | 570 | 23 g | 29 g | 52 g | 1310 mg |
| Breakfast Crunchwrap (bacon) | 660 | 21 g | 40 g | 54 g | 1370 mg |
| Breakfast Crunchwrap (sausage) | 740 | 21 g | 49 g | 55 g | 1270 mg |
| Breakfast California Crunchwrap | 640 | 21 g | 37 g | 54 g | 1360 mg |
| Cheesy Gordita Crunch | 480 | 20 g | 26 g | 44 g | 830 mg |
| Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch | 480 | 20 g | 26 g | 43 g | 890 mg |
| Cheesy Double Beef Burrito | 560 | 20 g | 25 g | 64 g | 1340 mg |
| 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt | 320 | 20 g | 14 g | 30 g | 750 mg |
Leanest protein: most protein per calorie
| Item | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets | 26 g | 320 | 8.1 g |
| 10 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets | 51 g | 640 | 8.0 g |
| 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt | 20 g | 320 | 6.3 g |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla | 33 g | 570 | 5.8 g |
| Breakfast Quesadilla (steak) | 28 g | 500 | 5.6 g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 26 g | 490 | 5.3 g |
| Steak Quesadilla | 26 g | 500 | 5.2 g |
| Breakfast Quesadilla (bacon) | 25 g | 500 | 5.0 g |
| Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito (steak) | 26 g | 560 | 4.6 g |
| Cantina Chicken Burrito | 24 g | 530 | 4.5 g |
Most protein for your money
Most protein per dollar
| # | Item | Typical price | Protein | Protein per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt | $2.49 | 20 g | 8.0 g |
| 2 | Cheesy Double Beef Burrito | $2.99 | 20 g | 6.7 g |
| 3 | Cheesy Toasted Breakfast Burrito (bacon) | $1.99 | 13 g | 6.5 g |
| 4 | 10 Piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets | $7.99 | 51 g | 6.4 g |
| 5 | Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito | $1.59 | 9 g | 5.7 g |
| 6 | Breakfast Quesadilla (steak) | $5.09 | 28 g | 5.5 g |
| 7 | Cheesy Roll Up | $1.49 | 8 g | 5.4 g |
| 8 | Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider | $2.99 | 16 g | 5.4 g |
| 9 | Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker | $2.99 | 16 g | 5.4 g |
| 10 | Bean Burrito | $2.44 | 13 g | 5.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
What has the most protein at Taco Bell?
The 10 piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets (51 g), the Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla (33 g) and the breakfast Steak Quesadilla (28 g).
What is the best protein per dollar at Taco Bell?
The 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt and the Cheesy Double Beef Burrito, both about $3 or less for 20 g of protein. Full ranking on the best value page.
How much protein is in a Crunchwrap Supreme?
15 g, with 530 calories.
How much protein is in a Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla?
26 g of protein and 490 calories, for $6.94.
Which Taco Bell taco has the most protein?
The Cheesy Gordita Crunch (20 g); a plain Crunchy Taco has 7 g.
Is chicken or beef higher in protein at Taco Bell?
Chicken, in most items: the Chicken Quesadilla has 26 g against 15 g in the beef Crunchwrap Supreme.