Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Baja Fresh

Americano Taco

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Baja Fresh Americano Taco is carb-leaning, with about 47% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 180 calories, 6g protein, 21g carbs, and 8g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 serving (119g)
Serving Size
119 g
Serving Weight
180
Calories
Per serving
6 g
Protein
21 g
Carbs
8 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories180 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8 g10%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 15 mg5%
Sodium 470 mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 21 g8%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 1 g—
Protein 6 g12%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

180
kcal
Protein6 g (13%)
Carbs21 g (47%)
Fat8 g (40%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density3.3/10

13% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index5.6/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate45 min walk

About 18 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 6 g12%
Fiber 1 g4%
Sodium 470 mg20%
Sugars 1 g—
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein3.3/10 protein density from 6g protein and 180 calories.No
Lower carb21g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat8g total fat per serving.No
High sugar1g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium470mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Americano Taco Compared With Nearby Items

Compared with Baja Fish Taco (corn tortilla), another Tacos & Platters item at Baja Fresh, Americano Taco has 110 fewer calories than it and 4g less protein than it. That makes this page useful for deciding between nearby menu choices, not just reading a raw nutrition label.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Americano Taco are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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