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Nutritional value per 1 Crunchwrap Supreme | |||||||||||||||
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Energy | 540 kcal (2,300 kJ) | ||||||||||||||
73g | |||||||||||||||
Sugars | 6g | ||||||||||||||
Dietary fiber | 6g | ||||||||||||||
20g | |||||||||||||||
Saturated | 7g | ||||||||||||||
Trans | 0g | ||||||||||||||
15g | |||||||||||||||
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Other constituents | Quantity | ||||||||||||||
Cholesterol | 20mg | ||||||||||||||
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, [1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. [2] Source: https://www.tacobell.com/food/specialties/crunchwrap-supreme# |
The Crunchwrap Supreme is an iconic staple food at Taco Bell. It is a hexagonal burrito wrapped around a crunchy tortilla in the middle. Inside the tortilla is beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and nacho cheese sauce. It was introduced to the menu 2005, and became a permanent menu item in 2006. [3] It was positively received, and is considered one of the most popular items on the menu. [4]
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