Highest Protein at Taco Bell
Taco Bell's menu ranked by Protein Density — the share of calories that come from protein. The best pick here is the Power Menu Bowl - Chicken at 22.1% (26g protein in 470 calories). 2 are protein traps.
5 items tracked · sorted by Protein Density · US menu
Taco Bell's best item — Power Menu Bowl - Chicken at 22.1% Protein Density (Silver tier) — ranks 9th of 9 chains by that measure — the lowest of any chain tracked.
| # | Item | Protein | Calories | Density % of calories from protein | g / 100 cal | Tier | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Menu Bowl - Chicken 1 bowl | 26g | 470 | 22.1% | 5.5g | Silver | Complete |
| 2 | Chicken Quesadilla 1 quesadilla | 26g | 510 | 20.4% | 5.1g | Silver | Complete |
| 3 | Crunchy Taco 1 taco | 8g | 170 | 18.8% | 4.7g | Silver | Complete |
| 4 | Beefy 5-Layer Burrito 1 burrito | 18g | 490 | 14.7% | 3.7g | Avoid | Complete |
| 5 | Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme 1 crunchwrap | 14g | 530 | 10.6% | 2.6g | Avoid | Complete (mod.) |
Protein up, sodium up
Each dot is one Taco Bell menu item. Up-and-right is where "high protein" starts costing you something else.
RING + DARK LABEL = TOP 3 SODIUM · THIN RING + LIGHT LABEL = TOP 3 PROTEIN
RING + DARK LABEL = TOP 3 SODIUM · THIN RING + LIGHT LABEL = TOP 3 PROTEIN
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| Item | Protein | Sodium | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Quesadilla | 26 g | 1240 mg | 20.4% |
| Power Menu Bowl - Chicken | 26 g | 1200 mg | 22.1% |
| Black Bean Crunchwrap Supreme | 14 g | 1180 mg | 10.6% |
| Beefy 5-Layer Burrito | 18 g | 1140 mg | 14.7% |
| Crunchy Taco | 8 g | 300 mg | 18.8% |
Is Power Menu Bowl - Chicken enough?
Even the best Taco Bell pick only helps if it fits your daily target. Calculate how much protein you need, then decide whether to order here or grab a denser option.
Taco Bell and protein: common questions
What is the highest protein food at Taco Bell?
The Taco Bell Power Menu Bowl - Chicken has the most protein of any food on the menu we track: 26g of protein in 470 calories — a 22.1% Protein Density.
How much protein is in the Taco Bell Power Menu Bowl - Chicken?
The Taco Bell Power Menu Bowl - Chicken has 26g of protein and 470 calories — a 22.1% Protein Density.
How much protein is in Taco Bell food?
Across the 5 Taco Bell items we track, protein ranges from 8g to 26g per item, depending on what you order.
Is Taco Bell a good source of protein?
Only 3 of 5 Taco Bell items we track reach Silver tier or better, and 2 fall to Avoid tier — under 15% of calories from protein. Taco Bell isn't a strong pick for hitting a protein target; check the full ranking below before ordering.
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