| Taco Type | Calories | Fat | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Taco (corn, meat only) | 120 | 6g | 8g |
| Beef Taco (standard) | 170 | 10g | 8g |
| Chicken Taco | 150 | 6g | 12g |
| Carnitas (pork) Taco | 180 | 10g | 10g |
| Fish Taco | 220 | 12g | 14g |
| Shrimp Taco | 160 | 7g | 12g |
| Crunchy Taco (Taco Bell) | 170 | 9g | 8g |
| Soft Taco (Taco Bell) | 180 | 8g | 9g |
| Doritos Locos Taco | 170 | 9g | 8g |
| Restaurant Gourmet Taco | 300 | 18g | 15g |
| Birria Taco | 280 | 16g | 14g |
| Breakfast Taco | 210 | 12g | 10g |
Corn tortillas have 60 calories vs 130 for fried shells and 90 for flour. Plus they're gluten-free.
Chicken and shrimp tacos have less fat than beef or carnitas. Grilled fish is also a great choice.
Add cilantro, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa for flavor and nutrition without many calories.
Skip or reduce cheese and sour cream to save 100+ calories per taco. Use Greek yogurt instead.
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A standard beef taco with a corn tortilla has about 170 calories. Street tacos are smaller at 120-150 calories each, while restaurant gourmet tacos can range from 250-400 calories depending on size, fillings, and toppings like cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Tacos can be healthy for weight loss when made with lean protein (grilled chicken, fish, shrimp), corn tortillas, and loaded with vegetables. Skip or reduce the cheese, sour cream, and fried shells. Three street-style chicken tacos can be under 400 calories while providing 36g of protein.
Taco Bell tacos range from 170-220 calories: Crunchy Taco (170 cal, 9g fat), Soft Taco (180 cal, 8g fat), Doritos Locos Taco (170 cal, 9g fat). Supreme versions with sour cream and tomatoes add about 20 more calories. Chalupas and burritos are significantly higher at 340-500+ calories.
Soft corn tortillas are generally healthier with about 60 calories and 1g fat compared to 130 calories and 6g fat for a fried hard shell. The hard shell is deep-fried, adding significant fat and calories. Soft flour tortillas fall in between at about 90 calories and 2.5g fat.
For a balanced meal, 2-3 tacos is typically a reasonable serving, providing 340-510 calories depending on the type. This gives you adequate protein (16-24g) without excessive calories. If you're watching calories, stick to 2 street-style tacos (240-300 cal) or make them at home with lean protein and lots of veggies.