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Lowest calorie Del Taco orders
The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Del Taco, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.
Source: FatSecret: Del Taco nutrition.
Del Taco meals, added up
A lighter meal: 600 kcal
The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with the lightest side and a zero-calorie drink.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad with Fresh Guac - Carne Asada Steak | 440 | 29 g | 23 g | 26 g |
| Crinkle Cut Fries - Small | 160 | 2 g | 17 g | 10 g |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Large | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total | 600 | 31 g | 40 g | 36 g |
Lightest mains
Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Carnitas Street Taco at 150 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnitas Street Taco | 150 | 11 g | 12 g | 7 g |
| Snack Taco - Soft | 150 | 7 g | 14 g | 6 g |
| Chicken Snacker | 190 | 13 g | 15 g | 9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Taco | 210 | 11 g | 15 g | 12 g |
| Chipotle Crispy Chicken Taco | 240 | 9 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Ranch Crispy Chicken Taco | 240 | 9 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Ranch Crispy Chicken Guac'd Up Taco | 250 | 10 g | 24 g | 13 g |
| Chipotle Crispy Chicken Guac'd Up Taco | 260 | 9 g | 23 g | 13 g |
| The Del Taco - Soft | 290 | 17 g | 16 g | 17 g |
| The Del Taco - Crunchy | 300 | 16 g | 14 g | 20 g |
| SQT - Carne Asada Steak Taco | 330 | 18 g | 30 g | 14 g |
| Grilled Chicken Big Fat Taco | 340 | 16 g | 30 g | 18 g |
Most protein per calorie
Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Taco Salad with Fresh Guac - Carne Asada Steak gives 29 g of protein for 440 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad with Fresh Guac - Carne Asada Steak | 440 | 29 g | 23 g | 26 g |
| Taco Salad with Fresh Guac - Grilled Chicken | 420 | 26 g | 22 g | 26 g |
| The Del Taco - Soft | 290 | 17 g | 16 g | 17 g |
| Carnitas Combo Burrito | 500 | 29 g | 56 g | 19 g |
| Carne Asada Steak Cheddar Quesadilla | 550 | 31 g | 37 g | 30 g |
| Breakfast Burrito - Carne Asada Steak, Egg & Cheese | 450 | 25 g | 38 g | 19 g |
| SQT - Carne Asada Steak Taco | 330 | 18 g | 30 g | 14 g |
| Epic Carne Asada Steak Fresh Guacamole Burrito | 770 | 42 g | 94 g | 26 g |
Lightest sides
Swapping the side is often the easiest cut. The lightest side here is the Crinkle Cut Fries - Small at 160 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crinkle Cut Fries - Small | 160 | 2 g | 17 g | 10 g |
| Hashbrown Sticks - 5 Pc | 230 | 0 g | 18 g | 17 g |
| Crinkle Cut Fries - Regular | 320 | 4 g | 34 g | 19 g |
| Crinkle Cut Fries - Large | 410 | 5 g | 43 g | 25 g |
| Chili Cheddar Fries | 570 | 15 g | 42 g | 35 g |
| Deluxe Chili Cheddar Fries | 610 | 16 g | 44 g | 37 g |
Sauces and dressings
Per serving. They range from 710 kcal (3 Pc Crispy Chicken & Fries Box - Ranch Dipping Sauce) to 760 kcal (3 Pc. Crispy Chicken & Fries Box - Habanero Dipping Sauce).
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pc Crispy Chicken & Fries Box - Ranch Dipping Sauce | 710 | 20 g | 47 g | 50 g |
| 3 Pc Crispy Chicken & Fries Box - Chipotle Dipping Sauce | 720 | 18 g | 45 g | 51 g |
| 3 Pc. Crispy Chicken & Fries Box - Habanero Dipping Sauce | 760 | 18 g | 45 g | 57 g |
Lightest drinks
Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Large Shake - Chocolate, is 880 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Large | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke - Large | 0 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke - Medium | 0 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke - Regular | 0 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Gold Peak Real Brewed Tea - Unsweetened - Large | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Gold Peak Real Brewed Tea - Unsweetened - Regular | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade - Large | 15 | 0 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade - Regular | 15 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g |
Del Taco calorie traps
- Queso Loaded Nachos - Carnitas: 1,070 kcal. About 54% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Queso Loaded Nachos - Carne Asada Steak: 1,030 kcal. About 52% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Queso Loaded Nachos - Grilled Chicken: 1,010 kcal. About 50% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Large Shake - Chocolate: 880 kcal. About 44% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Epic Grilled Chicken Loaded Queso Burrito: 860 kcal. About 43% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
How to order low calorie at Del Taco
- Start with the lightest mains. The Carnitas Street Taco is 150 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
- For protein, pick by ratio. The Taco Salad with Fresh Guac - Carne Asada Steak has 29 g of protein for 440 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
- Drink zero-calorie. The Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Large is 0 kcal; the Large Shake - Chocolate is 880.
- Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 710 to 760 kcal per serving.
- Know the heavy hitters. The Queso Loaded Nachos - Carnitas is 1,070 kcal on its own.
About these numbers
The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Del Taco menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check Del Taco’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.
How much should your meal be?
With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.
Del Taco calorie questions
What is the lowest calorie main at Del Taco?
The Carnitas Street Taco, at 150 kcal with 11 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Snack Taco - Soft (150 kcal) and the Chicken Snacker (190 kcal).
What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Del Taco?
The Taco Salad with Fresh Guac - Carne Asada Steak: 29 g of protein for 440 kcal. The Taco Salad with Fresh Guac - Grilled Chicken is next with 26 g for 420 kcal.
What is the lowest calorie drink at Del Taco?
The Coca-Cola Zero Sugar - Large, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Large Shake - Chocolate if you are counting: it is 880 kcal.
What is the highest calorie item at Del Taco?
The Queso Loaded Nachos - Carnitas, at 1,070 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Del Taco.