new Taco bell protein heavy menu

melindasuefritz
melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
edited January 28 in Food and Nutrition
Taco Bell has never been the healthiest fast food option but it seems the chain is trying to turn things around. The chain is set to debut a new menu called “Power Protein” that will be aimed at their most enthusiastic demographic: young men.

Summer is a time when many people try to achieve and maintain their beach bodies, and a high-protein low carb diet combined with frequent exercise has proven to provide beneficial results. Creating gym-friendly fast food could see the creation of a new customer base for the brand
Even though the menu will be packed with protein, it doesn’t actually make use of any new ingredients. The burritos and bowls will have the option for double portions of chicken or steak, as well as toppings such as corn, guacamole or reduced fat sour cream.

The burritos and bowls have more than 20 grams of protein and less than 450 calories; they cost between $3.59 and $5.19 depending on whether they feature steak or chicken.

Taco Bell plans to start their tests from July 25 at about 40 locations in Dayton, Ohio.

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This article was found at psfk.com

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  • ngyoung
    ngyoung Posts: 311 Member
    I would still be concerned about the quality or the ingredients. Still using GMO veggies, factory farmed livestock, and processed seed oils. When I do eat fast food though I do sometimes still get the Cantina bowl. Basically a rip-off of Chipotle burritos and bowls but 1-2 dollars cheaper.
  • djshari
    djshari Posts: 513 Member
    I think their chicken is gross or I might eat their more often. Of course many people probably think all of their food is gross. The only thing I get from there anymore is a regular supreme taco since the rest are too carb heavy. I thought them adding guac to the menu would be great but that is gross too.
  • Joocey
    Joocey Posts: 115 Member
    Having more food options sounds good to me.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Sounds expensive.
  • jasonp_ritzert
    jasonp_ritzert Posts: 357 Member
    While I applaud them for attempting at better menu items. 20 grams of protein and 450 calories is not a good ratio for "power protein". With 20 grams of protein, that means only 80 calories (18%) come from protein, what about the other 82% of the calories?

    One scoop of protein powder can average 125 calories and 21-24 grams of protein and most average $0.80/serving, seems as though there are still some better options when I can whip up a protein shake just as quickly as going through a drive-thru.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    450 calories and 20 grams of protein, as mentioned before, is crap.

    Now 40 in 500, and we'll talk.

    Until then, I'll be at Chipotle, having my 98 protein burrito.
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    The Burger King double whopper no cheese has 42 grams for 650 calories. Cut it in half and it's 21 for 325 calories. Or the McDouble for 23 grams at 390. Wendy's double stack is 27 grams at 420 calories, or 400 if you leave off the mayo and still 27 grams.

    If you're going to eat fast food, I recommend burgers.
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    450 calories and 20 grams of protein, as mentioned before, is crap.

    Now 40 in 500, and we'll talk.

    Until then, I'll be at Chipotle, having my 98 protein burrito.

    but when it all boils down to it, you can MAKE them make it how you want it, it's just a little more of a hassle. The raw ingredients are there and are decent. There's nothing to really feel bad about while chosing whole tomatoes and onions, beans (GMO or otherwise), and even processed lean meats. You can make a decent meal from taco bell.
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    The Burger King double whopper no cheese has 42 grams for 650 calories. Cut it in half and it's 21 for 325 calories. Or the McDouble for 23 grams at 390. Wendy's double stack is 27 grams at 420 calories, or 400 if you leave off the mayo and still 27 grams.

    If you're going to eat fast food, I recommend burgers.

    dry (or with mustard) double meat grilled chicken sandwiches are always a good choice for high protein eating at burger joints.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    This is some of the best news I've ever heard. I love Taco Bell like you wouldn't believe, but my main complaint has been that the dishes don't have enough protein.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    I like taco Bell, they have a lot of good, cheap options at a lot of different calorie counts. I share other posters concerns about quality of meat/treatment of animals, but I generally don't worry about it for an occasional meal out. Boycotting the bad stuff has very little effect. Supporting the good stuff with your money does. So I support local farms, humane meats at Whole Foods, etc, and hope those movements grow. Now I want a taco.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    The Taco Bell diet has always been an effective one--eat a pound worth of food and somehow end up pooping out two pounds less than 15 minutes later.
  • JeremiahStone
    JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
    Chipotle
  • K_Serz
    K_Serz Posts: 1,299 Member
    450 calories and 20 grams of protein, as mentioned before, is crap.

    Now 40 in 500, and we'll talk.

    Until then, I'll be at Chipotle, having my 98 protein burrito.

    I like QDoba. Im in for Naked Burritos!
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    cool now if i could just get one in my town
  • OMGeeeHorses
    OMGeeeHorses Posts: 732 Member
    Chipotle

    ^^^^ditto
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    Chipotle

    ^^^^ditto

    Freebirds...
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Chipotle

    ^^^^ditto

    Chipotle doesn't have a drive-thru, nor do they have Doritos taco shells. Just sayin.
  • astronomicals
    astronomicals Posts: 1,537 Member
    "While the new items top out at 400 calories for a Power Protien chicken burrito"

    top out at 400...

    still... a mcdouble costs a dollar and has more protein... they are gonna need to make sometihing pretty damn delicious and filling to get my attention with this
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