Boone scores every Taco Bell UK food item and drink against the DHSC 2018 nutrient profiling model, the government’s method for classifying food and drink as less healthy, and ranks 128 items from the worst score down.
All 9 Taco Bell UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Cinnamon Twists is highest at 27 points and the 9x Salted Caramel Churro Bites is lowest at 12 points.
All 22 Taco Bell UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Dip Pot - Lava Sauce is highest at 24 points and the Black Beans is lowest at -10 points.
All 8 Taco Bell UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Cheesy Roll Up is highest at 17 points and the Crunchwrap Supreme - Black Beans is lowest at 1 points.
All 20 Taco Bell UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Chicken Bite (1) is highest at 16 points and the Crispy Chicken Tenders (5) is lowest at 4 points.
All 20 Taco Bell UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Grilled Chicken is highest at 12 points and the Crunchy Taco - Black Beans is lowest at -8 points.
All 15 Taco Bell UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Beefy Melt Burrito is highest at 10 points and the 7-Layer Burrito is lowest at -1 points.
All 34 Taco Bell UK items in this section, ranked by nutrient profile score from highest to lowest. The Red Bull Energy Drink (250ml) is highest at 10 points and the Tango Apple Sugar Free (Large) is lowest at 0 points.
Scores use the DHSC 2018 nutrient profiling model published January 2026, computed per 100g or 100ml from Taco Bell’s per-portion figures and the portion weights it publishes in its UK nutrition information, last updated 30 September 2026. Points are given for energy, saturated fat, free sugars and salt, then subtracted for protein, fibre and fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. A lower score is better. Food is classed as less healthy at 4 or above, drinks at 1 or above.
Free sugars are Boone’s estimates from each ingredient list, because Taco Bell publishes total sugar only. Fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds are scored as zero except for the guacamole and jalapeños, which are almost entirely vegetable, and the black beans, which are given partial credit. Where two items share a score, the one with more penalty points is ranked worse.
The ten quesadillas are not scored, because Taco Bell’s published portion weights for them are wrong and the model works per 100g. Drinks are scored at the corrected volumes of 330ml for a can, 500ml for a bottle, 473ml for a regular cup and 650ml for a large cup. Meals, boxes and sharing bundles are not ranked; each has its own page.