Taco Bell sells several different chalupas. The thick chalupa shell provides a crisp tortilla flavor while also supporting a heartier filling than standard Taco Bell hard shell tacos. The Nacho Cheese Steak Chalupa contains carne asada steak, nacho cheese sauce, tomatoes and lettuce.
Total Calories
The Nacho Cheese Steak Chalupa contains 330 calories and 19 g of fat, according to the nutritional information on Taco Bell's website.
Daily Recommended Value
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Steak Chalupa provides 16.5 percent of your daily recommended value. This chalupa's fat content represents about 29.2 percent of your daily recommended fat consumption.
Considerations
According to MayoClinic.com, any daily value over 20 percent is considered "high" in that category. The Nacho Cheese Steak Chalupa is not high-calorie, but it is high in fat.
Alternatives
The Nacho Cheese Steak Chalupa actually provides fewer calories than any chalupa on the menu, and its fat level is comparable to most other chalupas. For a meal with fewer calories than Taco Bell chalupas, the 160 calorie Taco Bell Fresco Steak Soft Taco offers similar flavors with just 4.5 g of fat.
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