How Many Calories are in a Taco Bell Chicken Soft Taco?

How Many Calories are in a Taco Bell Chicken Soft Taco?
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Taco Bell's Chicken Soft Taco consists of a flour tortilla, white meat chicken, shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese. This menu item is one of several chicken options, but is it the best option? When making healthier food choices, it's important to evaluate caloric content.

Total Calories

The Chicken Soft Taco contains 190 calories, according to Taco Bell's website. Of these calories, 50 are from fat, adding 6 g of total fat to your daily diet.

Daily Values

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the Chicken Soft Taco provides 9 percent of your daily caloric intake. With 6 g of fat, this item is about percent of your daily recommended fat intake, according to MayoClinic.com.

Alternatives

At less than 10 percent of your daily calorie and fat consumption, the Chicken Soft Taco is healthier than many items on the Taco Bell menu. However, if you're looking for an even better option, the Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco provides a similar taste with only 170 calories and 4g of fat.

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

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