Love/Hate Relationship: Taco Bell

I love a good taco or some nachos.  I usually make them at home using ground turkey and all the fixings, but every now and then, I would head straight over to "yo quiero Taco Bell" and place my order.  Le Sigh.  Since starting this blog, having to actually look at the nutritional information of fast food restaurants has been an eye opening experience.  Seriously, I don't think most people realize how many calories the average combo has when they are going through a drive through and ordering the same old, same old.  If they did, they would keep on going.  And they wonder why so many Americans are obese.


Love it! (usual orders)

• Nachos BellGrande and Crunchy Taco Supreme (980 cal)
• Fiesta Taco Salad-Beef  (780 cal)
• Grilled Steak Soft Taco and Two Crunchy Tacos (590 cal)
• Caramel Apple Empanada (310 cal)

 By the way, I haven't even added the other 600-800 or so calories for that big old cup of soda that comes with the meal!

Try it! (healthier options)
Here are some lower calorie options that are a little easier on your waistline.

• Two of these with a diet soda or water for lunch
• Fresco Chicken Soft Taco (150 cal)
• Fresco Crunchy Taco (150 cal)
• Fresco Grilled Steak Soft Taco (150 cal)
• Fresco Soft Taco (180 cal)
• Crunchy Taco (170 cal)
• Chicken Soft Taco (180 cal)

• One of these with Mexican Rice (120 cal) for dinner
• Fresco Bean Burrito (350 cal)
  
• Fresco Burrito Supreme Chicken (350 cal)
  
• Fresco Burrito Supreme Steak (340 cal)

The Fresco items are part of Taco Bell's Diet Menu and are prepared with Fiesta Salsa – a mix of diced tomatoes, white onions and cilantro – that replaces the shredded cheese and sauce for only 5 calories!


Hate it!
XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito - Beef (880 cal)
XXL Grilled Stuft Chicken - Beef (840 cal)
XXL Grilled Stuft Steak - Beef (820 cal)
Volcano Nachos (990 cal)  Really!?!?

You can see more nutrition information on Taco Bell's website.