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Friday, June 27, 2008

Frugal Friday: Taco Bell Value Menu Best Bets
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Just in case you find yourself at a fast food drive thru this summer...

There's a new "Value Menu" at one of the top fast food chains - Taco Bell. If you can find a dollar in change in your car or in the bottom of your purse, you have enough dough to buy yourself an item on their value menu.

Here are the 4 more "healthful" options with the lowest in % calories from fat listed first:
  • Bean Burrito (99 cents) with 23% calories from fat, 350 calories, 9 grams fat, 3.5 grams saturated fat, 8 grams fiber, 1190 mg sodium.

  • 1/2 lb. Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito (99 cents) with 38% calories from fat, 470 calories, 20 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 6 grams fiber, 1390 mg sodium.

  • Soft Taco (89 cents) with 40% calories from fat, 200 calories, 9 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 3 grams fiber, 630 mg sodium.

  • Cheesy Roll-up (79 cents) with 45% calories from fat, 200 calories, 10 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 1 gram fiber, 490 mg sodium.

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      Posted by: Elaine Magee, RD at 6:43 AM

      3 Comments:

      Anonymous Anonymous said...

      I appreciate your breakdown of the calories, fat, sat fat, fiber & sodium contained in these products. Could you please ad carbs to this list. As I diabetic, I would find this very helpful. Thank you.

      Jul 1, 2008 11:37:00 AM  
      Anonymous dr. eben davis said...

      Yeah...I get the bean burrito with no sauce and no cheese if I am in a pinch and there is nowhere else to eat. There's no way around the salt though. Thanks for the breakdown.

      Jul 7, 2008 10:31:00 AM  
      Anonymous Jenn said...

      "I get the bean burrito with no sauce and no cheese"

      Get the fresco style, it cuts out the fat and calories and is much more flavorful than getting just beans and bread.

      Aug 3, 2008 8:20:00 AM  

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