Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice
Seasoned rice served with a generous helping of black beans. You can customize this menu item by adding additional flavors, sauces and toppings such as tomatoes, onions, guacamole, or Creamy Jalapeño Sauce, among others.
One serving contains 160 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, and 4 grams protein.
This is your guide to the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the Rice and Beans dish at Taco Bell.
At Taco Bell, you can make any menu item suit your individual taste preferences with sauces and add-ons. Nutrition facts and calories will vary with any substitutions or additional sauces and toppings added to the black beans and rice dish.
Black Beans & Rice Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on one standard order of black beans and rice.
The U.S. FDA recommends using the daily value (%DV) to balance food choices. It indicates how much a nutrient contributes to a diet of 2,000 calories.
Review the chart below. There is zero saturated fat and zero added sugars. Moreover, the side dish has a medium level of sodium.
NUTRITION INFO
160 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
0% |
LOW |
|
Sodium |
16% |
MED |
|
Added Sugars |
0% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 160 calories in one order of Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice.
Here is the number of calories by macronutrient per serving:
The majority of calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats make up approximately one quarter of the total calories, and the remaining 10% is from protein.
Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Taco Bell. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how the dish is prepared, or due to topping choices.
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Total Fat
An order of black beans & rice contains less than 5 grams of total fat. Moreover, there is zero saturated fat and zero trans fat per serving.
Sodium
The black beans and rice has 370 milligrams, which is about 16% of the recommended daily limit (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Dietary Fiber
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that diets higher in dietary fiber can help reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
With that in mind, take note that a bowl of Taco Bell black beans served with rice contains 4 grams of fiber, approximately 16% of the suggested amount to consume per day.
Naturally occurring dietary fiber is found in beans, fruits, nuts, wheat bran, whole grains, and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Order
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
160 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
4.5g |
6% |
|
Saturated Fat |
0g |
0% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg |
0% |
|
Sodium |
370mg |
16% |
|
Carbohydrates |
25g |
9% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
5g |
18% |
|
Total Sugars |
<1g | |
|
Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
|
Protein |
4g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Black Beans and Rice Ingredients & Allergens
Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients in the black beans and the seasoned rice.
Black Beans
Taco Bell’s black beans are certified vegan. They are made with the following ingredients:
Ingredients:Black Beans, Water, Onion, Canola Oil, Seasoning, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Chili Powder, Garlic, Onion.
Seasoned Rice
The seasoned rice is also a certified vegan menu item. It’s made with the following four main ingredients:
Ingredients:Enriched Long Grain Rice, Water, Canola Oil, and Seasoning.
What is Maltodextrin?
Maltodextrin – used in Taco Bell’s Seasoned Rice – is a class of processed polysaccharides (which are carbohydrates) derived from rice, wheat, corn or potato starch.
The manufactured powder is used in a variety of foods to improve flavor, as a thickener, and to increase shelf life.
Maltodextrin is commonly used as a thickening agent in puddings, frostings, candies, sauces, and salad dressings.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain maltodextrin include:
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.