Calories in a Taco Bell Tostada

Calories in a Taco Bell Tostada
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Along with traditional taco and burrito options, Taco Bell offers a folded "Tostada." This menu item is much like a quesadilla, but with enclosed edges so you can eat it on-the-go without cheese dripping out the sides. The Taco Bell Tostada contains beef, cheese and tomatoes.

Calories

The Tostada provides 250 calories for a 170g serving size, according to the nutritional information provided on Taco Bell's website. Tostadas include refried beans, meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato layered on a flat, fried tortilla, and topped with sour cream

Recommended Daily Values

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the Taco Bell Tostada represents 12 percent of your daily recommend intake. With 10 g of total fat, this item provides just over 15 percent of your daily fat recommendation, according to MayoClinic.com.

Lower-Calorie Substitute

Consider the Taco Bell Mini-Quesadilla for a smaller portion and fewer unnecessary calories. This item provides rich, cheesy flavor with only 190 calories.

References

Article reviewed by Veronique Von Tufts Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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