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
| # | Item | Protein | Calories | Density | 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.) |
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.
Other chains
Same Protein Density scoring, different drive-thru.
Source: Taco Bell official nutrition information
. Values reflect standard US preparations (unless the menu noted otherwise) and are subject
to location, customization, and menu changes — always confirm on the official page before
relying on a number. Tier rankings calculated by Protein Density. See
methodology
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