Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice: 160 Calories
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 added to the black beans and rice dish.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Calories
There are 160 Calories in one order of Taco Bell Black Beans & Rice.
The majority of calories are derived from carbohydrates. Specifically, one serving contains 25 grams of carbohydrates, which account for 100 calories, or 64% of the total calories.
Fat makes up another 26% of the total calories, and the remaining 10% is from 4 grams of protein.
- Fat: 40 calories
- Carbs: 100 calories
- Protein: 20 calories
- Total: 160 calories per serving
The summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Taco Bell. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how the dish is prepared, or due to topping choices.
Total Fat
An order of black beans & rice contains less than 5 grams of total fat. The dish is made with zero saturated fat and zero trans fat.
Sodium
One serving of black beans & rice has 370 milligrams, which is about 18% of the recommended daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Dietary Fiber
With a bowl full of black beans, it’s sure to have a nice helping of dietary fiber. One serving contains 4 grams of fiber. That’s 16% of the FDA-recommended daily value.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that diets higher in dietary fiber can help reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Naturally occurring dietary fiber is found in beans, fruits, nuts, wheat bran, whole grains, and vegetables.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Order Beans & Rice
CALORIES
160TOTAL FAT
4.5g(7%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
25g(9%DV)
PROTEIN
4g| Saturated Fat | 0g (0%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 370mg (16%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g (16%DV) |
| Total Sugars | <1g |
| Added Sugars | 0g (%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.
Ingredients and Allergens
Black Beans & Rice 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:
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:
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.
As a thickening agent, you will find maltodextrin in puddings, frostings, pastries, candies, sauces, salad dressings, and other packaged or processed foods.
Maltodextrin is listed as an ingredient used to season the rice in Taco Bell’s Beans & Rice dish. There are many other examples of fast food menu items and packaged foods that use maltodextrin, including the following:
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
