No matter what your fitness or wellness goals are, getting enough protein in your diet is a key part of fueling your body. According to the USDA, the Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein is around 0.36 grams per pound of body weight, depending on your age, height, and activity level. As a general estimate, adults need 46-56 grams of protein per day, but you can calculate your exact needs on the USDA website.
The USDA has plenty of recommendations for the best way to meet your protein requirements, including consuming mostly lean protein that includes a good mix of seafood, nuts, and plant-based sources. But it’s not always easy to make that perfect food-pyramid plate happen every day, whether that’s due to a busy schedule, listening to your body’s cravings, or just having a fun night out.
And sometimes, a girl’s just gotta have her Taco Bell. Thankfully, with its variety of high-protein orders and delivery systems (we’re looking at you, Crunchwrap), this beloved takeout option has plenty of meals with 20-plus grams of protein to fuel your body and keep you feeling satisfied. We scoured the brand’s website for the nutrition info on every menu item and picked out the best high-protein Taco Bell options for your next drive-through run. (We stuck mostly to options for over 20 grams, but there are plenty others just below that number.)
Whether you are on your way home from a workout or need a fulfilling breakfast, here are the highest-protein Taco Bell orders you can place.
