How to order it
Taco Shell·Beef & Chicken Taco Filling·Cheese·Lettuce·Taco Sauce
How we scored it
This product is heavily processed and contains multiple harmful ingredients such as textured vegetable protein, soy flour, and canola oil. The presence of artificial additives and preservatives further detracts from its nutritional quality.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 taco (81g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 | |
| Total fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
Jack in the Box's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Textured Vegetable ProteinVery Bad
Textured Vegetable Protein is highly processed and often contains additives, which can be viewed negatively.
Defatted Soy GritsVery Bad
Defatted soy grits are highly processed soy products with additives, which are viewed negatively.
Canola Blend Frying OilVery Bad
Canola oil is a processed seed oil that may promote inflammation when consumed frequently.
BeefGood
Beef is a whole-food protein served as itself. Scout doesn't count plain meat, poultry, fish or eggs against a dish.
See more about Beef →Ground Dark ChickenBad
Dark chicken meat contains higher fat levels, which some consumers may want to limit for health reasons.
Soy FlourBad
Soy flour is a processed ingredient that may contain anti-nutrients and is often genetically modified.
See more about Soy Flour →CaramelBad
Caramel often contains added sugars and sometimes artificial coloring, which can be less desirable.
See more about Caramel →Corn MaltodextrinBad
Corn maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can cause rapid blood sugar spikes.
See more about Corn Maltodextrin →More mains at Jack in the Box
Scout's score is an independent read of Jack in the Box'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 Jack in the Box menu.