Taco Bell Guide
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio at Taco Bell
The Taco Bell item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Iced Coffee, at 20g of protein per 100 calories.
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio Menu Items
| Item | Calories | Protein | P/100cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Coffee | 10 | 2g | 20g |
| Coffee | 10 | 2g | 20g |
| Chicken Nuggets | 330 | 36g | 10.9g |
| Coffee with Creamer | 30 | 2g | 6.7g |
| Caliente Cantina Chicken Soft Taco | 200 | 12g | 6g |
| Nacho Cheese Dip | 150 | 9g | 6g |
| Cantina Chicken Soft Taco | 210 | 12g | 5.7g |
| Chicken Quesadilla | 510 | 27g | 5.3g |
| Caliente Cantina Chicken Burrito | 450 | 24g | 5.3g |
| MexiMelt® | 270 | 14g | 5.2g |
| Steak Quesadilla | 520 | 27g | 5.2g |
| Caliente Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco | 290 | 15g | 5.2g |
| Chicken Strips | 1320 | 69g | 5.2g |
| Caliente Cantina Chicken Quesadilla | 560 | 29g | 5.2g |
| Cantina Chicken Bowl | 490 | 25g | 5.1g |
Across all 132 menu items we track at Taco Bell, the median is about 280 calories and 9g of protein — so the best protein-to-calorie ratio picks above are meaningfully different from a typical order, not just the default menu re-sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best best protein-to-calorie ratio option at Taco Bell?
- The Taco Bell item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Iced Coffee, at 20g of protein per 100 calories.
- What else at Taco Bell fits best protein-to-calorie ratio?
- The Coffee is another strong pick — 10 calories, 2g protein.
Nutrition data verified August 31, 2026.