Taco Bell Beefy 5 Layer Burrito: 500 Calories

Five layer beefy burrito from Taco Bell.

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 500 calories. Each serving contains 19 grams dietary fat, 65 grams carbohydrates, and 18 grams protein.

Continue reading below for a detailed overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the Taco Bell Beefy 5 Layer Burrito.

Beefy Burrito Nutritional Information


Calories

There are 500 calories in the Taco Bell Beefy 5 Layer Burrito. Carbohydrates make up 52% of the total calories. The 19 grams of fat contribute about 170 calories, or 34% of the total calories. Protein makes up the remaining 14% of total calories.

  • Carbs: 260 calories
  • Fat: 170 calories
  • Protein: 70 calories
  • Total: 500 calories

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 1,280 milligrams of sodium in a single serving. That is over half the amount of sodium recommended for an entire day.

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Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Burrito

CALORIES

500

TOTAL FAT

19g

(24%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

65g

(24%DV)

PROTEIN

18g
Saturated Fat8g (40%DV)
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg (10%DV)
Sodium1280mg (56%DV)
Dietary Fiber7g (25%DV)
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars2g (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.

Five layer beefy burrito from Taco Bell.
There are 500 calories in one serving of the 5-Layer Beefy Burrito.

Beef Burrito Ingredients and Allergens


Ingredients

Here are the ingredients in each of the flour tortilla, beef, beans, cheeses, and sour cream.

Flour Tortilla

The flour tortilla is certified vegan.

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.

  • The Leavening includes Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, and Ascorbic Acid.
  • Dough Conditioners contain Mono- and Diglycerides, Fumaric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Enzymes, Wheat Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Cellulose, Corn Starch, Dicalcium Phosphate, with Tocopherols, and Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid (added as antioxidants).

Seasoned Beef

Ingredients:Beef, Water, Seasoning, Salt, Sodium Phosphates.

  • Seasoning includes Cellulose, Chili Pepper, Maltodextrin, Salt, Oats, Soy Lecithin, Spices, Tomato Powder, Sugar, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors (including Smoke Flavor), Torula Yeast, Cocoa, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Dextrose, Lactic Acid, and Modified Corn Starch.

Refried Beans

Ingredients:Pinto Beans, Soybean Oil, and Seasoning.

  • Seasoning includes salt, sugar, spice, beet powder, natural flavors, sunflower oil, maltodextrin, corn flour, trehalose, modified cornstarch.

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.

Related reading: Taco Bell Bean Burrito

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

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