How to order it
Tortilla·Beans·Shredded Pork Carnitas·Cheddar Cheese·Green Sauce
How we scored it
The product is heavily processed and contains multiple harmful ingredients such as hydrogenated soybean oil and maltodextrin. The presence of these ingredients, along with a high sodium content, significantly impacts its nutritional quality.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 burrito (243g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 | |
| Total fat | 19g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 54% |
| Total carbohydrate | 56g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Sugars | 0g | |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
Del Taco's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Interesterified Soybean OilVery Bad
This processed oil undergoes interesterification, which can create trans-like fats associated with health concerns.
See more about Interesterified Soybean Oil →Hydrogenated Soybean OilVery Bad
Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, which are linked to increased risk of heart disease.
See more about Hydrogenated Soybean Oil →Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is highly processed and contains omega-6 fats that may promote inflammation when consumed excessively.
See more about Soybean Oil →Vegetable ShorteningBad
Vegetable shortening often contains trans fats, which are linked to negative health effects, hence the negative sentiment.
See more about Vegetable Shortening →Palm OilBad
Palm oil is high in saturated fats and has environmental concerns, contributing to its negative classification.
See more about Palm Oil →Corn MaltodextrinBad
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can cause rapid blood sugar spikes, which is why it is viewed negatively.
See more about Corn Maltodextrin →MaltodextrinBad
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can cause blood sugar spikes, which is why it is viewed negatively.
See more about Maltodextrin →PorkGood
Pork is a whole-food protein served as itself. Scout doesn't count plain meat, poultry, fish or eggs against a dish.
See more about Pork →More mains at Del Taco
Scout's score is an independent read of Del Taco's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Del Taco menu.