50g of Protein at Taco Bell: Lowest-Calorie Orders
The lowest-calorie food order that reaches 50g of protein at Taco Bell is 10-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets: 640 calories and 51g of protein. Every total adds up Taco Bell's published values for each item; open any order in the calculator to change it.
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Orders that reach 50g, fewest calories first
| Order | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 10 Piece Open in the Taco Bell calculator | 640 | 51g | 50g | 26g | 2,140mg |
| Two chicken soft tacos with 5-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets 2× Soft Taco - Chicken, Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 5 Piece Open in the Taco Bell calculator | 640 | 50g | 57g | 23g | 2,100mg |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla with 5-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla, Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 5 Piece Open in the Taco Bell calculator | 890 | 59g | 71g | 41g | 2,490mg |
| Chicken Quesadilla with two Cantina Chicken Soft Tacos Quesadilla - Chicken, 2× Cantina Chicken Soft Taco Open in the Taco Bell calculator | 910 | 50g | 82g | 43g | 2,300mg |
Highest-protein menu items at Taco Bell
| Item | Calories | Protein | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 10 Piece | 640 | 51g | 8g |
| Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla | 570 | 33g | 5.8g |
| Crispy Chicken Strips - 4 piece | 460 | 28g | 6.1g |
| Breakfast Quesadilla - Steak | 500 | 28g | 5.6g |
| Grilled Cheese Burrito - Chicken | 670 | 28g | 4.2g |
| Grilled Cheese Burrito - Steak | 680 | 28g | 4.1g |
| Double Dipping Burritos - Steak | 620 | 27g | 4.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 5 Piece | 320 | 26g | 8.1g |
FAQ
What is the lowest-calorie way to get 50g of protein at Taco Bell?
10-piece Crispy Chicken Nuggets: 51g of protein in 640 calories (Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 10 Piece).
Which Taco Bell menu item has the most protein?
Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 10 Piece: 51g of protein in 640 calories. Next: Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla at 33g, Crispy Chicken Strips - 4 piece at 28g and Breakfast Quesadilla - Steak at 28g.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each order adds up values from Taco Bell's Nutrition Info page (updated November 3, 2026), published by Taco Bell, checked November 4, 2026. Portions in the restaurant vary with who builds your order.
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