Taquito with Cheese (Sausage)

1 taquito (177 g) · 425 cal · 19g protein
12 Poor
Contains seed oils

How to order it

Flour Tortilla·Scrambled Eggs·American Cheese·Sausage

How we scored it

This product is heavily processed with multiple harmful ingredients, including enriched bleached wheat flour, soybean oil, and hydrogenated oils. The presence of artificial additives and preservatives further reduces its healthiness.

Nutrition facts

Per 1 taquito (177 g)Amount% DV
Calories 425
Total fat 26.2g 34%
Saturated fat 10.3g 52%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 344mg 115%
Sodium 1052mg 46%
Total carbohydrate 28.4g 10%
Dietary fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 18.8g 38%

Whataburger's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Key ingredients

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Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Soybean oil is highly processed and often genetically modified, which raises health concerns for some consumers.

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Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, which are associated with increased health risks and are considered very harmful.

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Liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Hydrogenated soybean oil contains trans fats, which are linked to negative health effects, hence its very bad rating.

Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour
Bad

This ingredient is highly processed and stripped of natural nutrients, which is why it has a negative sentiment.

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Wheat Flour
Bad

Refined wheat flour is processed and lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole grains, leading to its negative classification.

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Vegetable Shortening
Bad

Vegetable shortening often contains trans fats or hydrogenated oils, which are linked to negative health effects.

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Sodium Aluminum Sulfate
Bad

This additive is used as a leavening agent but has raised health concerns due to its aluminum content.

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Dough Conditioners
Bad

Dough conditioners are processed additives that can contain artificial ingredients, leading to a negative classification.

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