Taco Bell Beefy 5 Layer Burrito: 490 Calories
A warm flour tortilla is stuffed with seasoned beef and cheese. Customize the burrito by ordering a variety of additional menu items such as nacho cheese sauce, onions, jalapeño peppers, guacamole, or other sauces.
A standard serving of the burrito delivers 490 calories. Each serving contains:
- 18 grams dietary fat
- 65 grams carbohydrates
- 17 grams protein
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in a Taco Bell Beefy 5 Layer Burrito.
Beefy Burrito Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 Burrito
Calories
490% Daily Value
saturated fat
40%HIGH
sodium
56%HIGH
added sugars
4%LOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Calories
There are 490 calories in the Taco Bell Beefy 5 Layer Burrito.
Here is a summary of the number of calories in the burrito from fat, carbs, and protein:
Carbohydrates make up 53% of the total calories. The 19 grams of total fat contribute about 33% of the total calories and protein makes up the remaining 14% of calories.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs, and Protein
The summary breakout above of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Taco Bell (and excludes any add-ons or substitutions).
Sodium
Take note that there are 1,290 milligrams of sodium in a single serving. That is high.
Specifically, one burrito contains over half the amount of sodium recommended for an entire day.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Burrito
CALORIES
490TOTAL FAT
18g(23%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
65g(24%DV)
PROTEIN
17g| Saturated Fat | 8g (40%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg (10%DV) |
| Sodium | 1290mg (56%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g (25%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 4g |
| Added Sugars | 2g (4%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Beef Burrito Ingredients and Allergens
The five layer beefy burrito from Taco Bell is made with seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, refried beans, nacho cheese sauce, and sour cream rolled into a flour tortilla.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in each of the flour tortilla, beef, beans, cheeses, and sour cream.
Flour Tortilla
The flour tortilla (not the burrito) is certified vegan. Here is the complete list of ingredients in Taco Bell’s flour tortilla.
Ingredients:Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Water, Shortening (interesterified soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil), Salt, Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, yeast), Sugar, Dough Conditioners, Calcium Propionate, and Molasses.
Seasoned Beef
Ingredients:Beef, Water, Seasoning, Salt, Sodium Phosphates.
Refried Beans
Ingredients:Pinto Beans, Soybean Oil, and Seasoning.
Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients:Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto, and an Anti-Caking agent.
Nacho Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:Nonfat Milk, Cheese Whey, Water, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil), Modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Jalapeno Puree, Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citric Acid, Annatto and Oleoresin Paprika.
Reduced-Fat Sour Cream
Ingredients:Milk, Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Cellulose Gel, Potassium Sorbate, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, and Vitamin A.
What is Carrageenan?
Sometimes called Irish moss, this natural ingredient is extracted from red seaweeds. It’s used often in the food processing industry as an emulsifier and thickening or stabilizing agent.
Carrageenan is commonly found in cheese and dairy products such as cottage cheese, chocolate milk, ice cream, almond milk, and creamers.
The Beefy 5 Layer Burrito contains carrageenan in the reduced-fat sour cream.
Allergens
The burrito is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, wheat and gluten.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Taco Bell