Taco Bell on a GLP-1: the higher-protein picks that fit
The Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla is 33 g of protein and the Cantina Chicken Bowl is 26 g. The Taco Bell orders that fit a GLP-1 pattern, from the Cantina Chicken line and quesadillas to the carb-heavy ones to skip. Scored from Taco Bell's published US nutrition.
Written for anyone eating on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy. Every Taco Bell order below is scored the same published way, from the restaurant's own published nutrition.
The move
Order from the Cantina Chicken line or a Chicken or Steak Quesadilla for the most protein, a chicken Burrito Supreme for the lowest-fat pick, or a 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt for a lighter one. Skip the big Crunchwraps, the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, the Mexican Pizza, the chips, and the sugary Freezes, and watch the sodium, which runs high across the menu.
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The quick take
Taco Bell actually scores better than most fast food on our GLP-1 lens, not because the orders are protein powerhouses, but because they're lower in fat than a typical burger, so a lot of them land as "good fit." Nothing reaches "best fit" here: the tortillas, rice, and beans keep protein density under the bar. The strongest picks are the Cantina Chicken line and the quesadillas. The Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla tops the menu at 33 g of protein, a Chicken or Steak Quesadilla is 26 g, and the Cantina Chicken Bowl (26 g) and Cantina Chicken Burrito (24 g) are solid. For something lighter, the 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt is 20 g of protein for 320 calories and the Cantina Chicken Soft Taco is 12 g for 210. What to skip are the carb-heavy specialties: the Crunchwrap Supreme (74 g of carbs), the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, the Mexican Pizza, and the Black Bean Crunchwrap all read as lower fit, more tortilla than protein. Taco Bell is also genuinely vegetarian-friendly, though its meat-free orders (the Cheese Quesadilla at 18 g is the highest-protein one) land just under our 20 g bar. Sodium is the number to watch everywhere: orders run 310 to 1,410 mg, so go easy on a second item and skip the chips and sugary Freezes.
Tacos, burritos, bowls & quesadillas, scored
Scored for whole meals, a gentler bar than single ingredients, since a balanced meal is naturally less protein-dense and fat only counts against it once it tops half the calories. Best fit first; re-sort by what matters today, and tap "Show the math" for the exact rule on any card. How we score.
Nishi's picks
Our best-fit orders for ordering on a GLP-1, from Taco Bell's published nutrition. Re-sort them by what matters to you today.
3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread MeltGood fit
20 g protein · 320 cal · 30 g carbs · 14 g fat · 3 g fiber
20 g protein · lower fat
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density320 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium750 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cantina Chicken Rolled QuesadillaGood fit
33 g protein · 570 cal · 46 g carbs · 28 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: 1410 mg sodium
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat44.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density570 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1410 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cantina Chicken Crispy TacoGood fit
15 g protein · 270 cal · 19 g carbs · 15 g fat · 4 g fiber
15 g protein · lower fat
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density270 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium520 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Quesadilla - ChickenGood fit
26 g protein · 490 cal · 44 g carbs · 23 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: 1240 mg sodium
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat42.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density490 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1240 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Quesadilla - SteakGood fit
26 g protein · 500 cal · 44 g carbs · 24 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: 1260 mg sodium
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat43.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density500 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1260 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Burrito Supreme - ChickenGood fit
19 g protein · 370 cal · 49 g carbs · 11 g fat · 6 g fiber
19 g protein · 6 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein19 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat26.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density370 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1170 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Enchilada BurritoGood fit
18 g protein · 370 cal · 50 g carbs · 11 g fat · 4 g fiber
18 g protein · lower fat
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Protein18 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat26.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density370 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1150 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chalupa Supreme - ChickenGood fit
15 g protein · 330 cal · 30 g carbs · 17 g fat · 3 g fiber
15 g protein · lower fat
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density330 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium580 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cantina Chicken BurritoGood fit
24 g protein · 530 cal · 44 g carbs · 28 g fat · 5 g fiber
24 g protein · 5 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein24 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat47.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density530 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1190 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cantina Chicken BowlGood fit
26 g protein · 580 cal · 55 g carbs · 29 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: 1320 mg sodium
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density580 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1320 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cheesy Gordita CrunchGood fit
20 g protein · 480 cal · 44 g carbs · 26 g fat · 6 g fiber
20 g protein · 6 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density480 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium830 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cheese QuesadillaGood fit
18 g protein · 440 cal · 43 g carbs · 22 g fat · 4 g fiber
18 g protein · lower fat
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Protein18 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density440 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium980 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cantina Chicken Soft TacoGood fit
12 g protein · 210 cal · 19 g carbs · 10 g fat · 3 g fiber
12 g protein · lower fat
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat42.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density210 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium530 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Pintos n CheeseGood fit
9 g protein · 170 cal · 19 g carbs · 6 g fat · 7 g fiber
9 g protein · 7 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein9 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat31.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density170 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium680 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Soft Taco - BeefGood fit
9 g protein · 180 cal · 18 g carbs · 8 g fat · 3 g fiber
9 g protein · lower fat
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Protein9 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat40% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density180 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium500 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Crunchy TacoGood fit
7 g protein · 170 cal · 13 g carbs · 9 g fat · 3 g fiber
7 g protein · lower fat
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Protein7 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat47.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density170 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium310 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
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Given you want a bowl, I'd go with Cantina Chicken Bowl (26 g protein, 580 cal). If you're flexible, 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt is Nishi's stronger overall pick here. See the full breakdown
Given you want a taco or burrito, Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla (33 g protein, 570 cal) holds its own against the top pick. See the full breakdown
More protein, still a solid fit: Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla (33 g protein, 570 cal). See the full breakdown
Want this for your own targets?Nishi scores any order at Taco Bell against your protein goal, and remembers what you like.
Scored a lower fit for a GLP-1 pattern, whether for higher fat, a denser portion, or less protein per calorie. Some carry a lot of protein but enough fat or calories that our rubric still rates them a lower fit, so the number is not the whole story. Each shows the specific reason. For a better fit, see the orders above. How we score.
Mexican PizzaLower fit
19 g protein · 530 cal · 51 g carbs · 27 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein19 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat45.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density530 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1000 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Beefy 5-Layer BurritoLower fit
17 g protein · 490 cal · 65 g carbs · 18 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1290 mg sodium
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat33.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density490 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1290 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Crunchwrap SupremeLower fit
15 g protein · 530 cal · 74 g carbs · 20 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1210 mg sodium
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat34% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density530 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1210 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Bean BurritoLower fit
13 g protein · 360 cal · 54 g carbs · 10 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat25% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density360 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1080 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Black Bean Crunchwrap SupremeLower fit
13 g protein · 520 cal · 78 g carbs · 17 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat29.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density520 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1090 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Veggie BowlLower fit
10 g protein · 510 cal · 60 g carbs · 25 g fat · 13 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein10 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat44.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber13 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density510 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1040 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Go easy on
The carb-heavy specialties, the Crunchwrap Supreme (74 g of carbs), Beefy 5-Layer Burrito (65 g), Mexican Pizza, and Black Bean Crunchwrap carry more tortilla than protein, so they read as lower fit.
Sodium, orders run 310 to 1,410 mg; the Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla is 1,410 mg and most burritos clear 1,100 mg.
Chips, Freezes, and dirty sodas, they are carbs and sugar with little or no protein, so they add calories without moving your protein target.
Common questions
What's the highest-protein order at Taco Bell on a GLP-1?
The Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla has the most protein, 33 g for 570 calories. A Chicken or Steak Quesadilla is 26 g, the Cantina Chicken Bowl is 26 g, and the Cantina Chicken Burrito is 24 g. For a lighter high-protein pick, the 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt is 20 g for 320 calories. All of these land as "good fit"; nothing at Taco Bell reaches "best fit," because the tortillas and rice keep protein density under the bar.
What are the best vegetarian options at Taco Bell on a GLP-1?
Taco Bell has an AVA-certified vegetarian menu, so there are plenty of meat-free orders: the Cheese Quesadilla (18 g protein), the Bean Burrito (13 g), Pintos n Cheese (9 g), and the Veggie Bowl. The catch on a GLP-1 is protein, the highest-protein meat-free order, the Cheese Quesadilla at 18 g, lands just under our 20 g bar, and the bean-and-tortilla orders are carb-heavy, so they read as lower fit. If you eat meat, the Cantina Chicken items carry far more protein for the calories.
Is the Crunchwrap Supreme a good option on a GLP-1?
Not really. At 530 calories it's 74 g of carbohydrate and only 15 g of protein, so it reads as lower fit, a lot of tortilla for the protein. A Cantina Chicken Burrito (24 g) or a Chicken Quesadilla (26 g) is a better-scoring pick for similar calories.
What should I go easy on at Taco Bell?
The carb-heavy specialties (the Crunchwraps, the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, and the Mexican Pizza), plus the chips, Freezes, and dirty sodas. Sodium is high across the menu, 310 to 1,410 mg. Order from the Cantina Chicken line or a quesadilla and keep it to one item.
What is the lowest-calorie Taco Bell order with at least 15 g of protein?
Among the orders listed in this guide, the lowest-calorie Taco Bell order that still reaches at least 15 g of protein is the Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco: about 270 calories and 15 g protein.
How each score is calculated. Deterministic rules published in full in our methodology (v1.1), with one published bar for single ingredients and one for whole meals. Every row above lists the exact factors behind its label.
What the score does and does not consider. See the limitations. It scores one item, not your whole day, and it is not medical advice.
How to challenge or correct it.Tell us if a value is stale or a call looks wrong. Corrections are recorded in the methodology version history.
